ColorplanBenjamin Moore Antiqued Aqua (CSP-705) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 31. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Sugar Bag Light (No.29). For trim, try Tulle Skirt (2135-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 30.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #759F9A |
| RGB | 117, 159, 154 |
| HSL | 173°, 18%, 54% |
About Antiqued Aqua
Antiqued Aqua (CSP-705) is a deep, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 31, Antiqued Aqua absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Antiqued Aqua read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Mill Springs Blue (HC-137), it's cooler.
How Antiqued Aqua changes with the light
Antiqued Aqua has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Antiqued Aqua has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Antiqued Aqua will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Antiqued Aqua close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Antiqued Aqua looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Antiqued Aqua in real homes
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Antiqued Aqua equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Succulent (ΔE 10.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Berrington Blue (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: In The Moment (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Antiqued Aqua questions
What undertone does Antiqued Aqua have?
Antiqued Aqua has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Antiqued Aqua read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Antiqued Aqua a light or dark color?
Antiqued Aqua has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 30.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 31, Antiqued Aqua absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Antiqued Aqua in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Halcyon Green SW 6213 (closest available, ΔE 9.4); Farrow & Ball: Sugar Bag Light No.29 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Dragonfly PPU12-03 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Antiqued Aqua?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Antiqued Aqua's undertone.
Where does Antiqued Aqua work best?
Antiqued Aqua works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 31, Antiqued Aqua absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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