ColorplanBenjamin Moore Aquarius (788) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 46. For trim, try Sweet Bluette (813).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 46.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7BBDE1 |
| RGB | 123, 189, 225 |
| HSL | 201°, 63%, 68% |
About Aquarius
Aquarius (788) is a mid-tone, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 46, Aquarius has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Aquarius 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 St. Lucia Skies (781), it's cooler.
How Aquarius changes with the light
Aquarius 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
Aquarius has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Aquarius 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 Aquarius close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Aquarius looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Aquarius in real homes
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Aquarius 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 11.6
Also close: Daphne (ΔE 12.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: St Giles Blue (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.2
Also close: Calming Space (ΔE 12.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Aquarius questions
What undertone does Aquarius have?
Aquarius has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Aquarius read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Aquarius a light or dark color?
Aquarius has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Aquarius has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Aquarius in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Languid Blue SW 6226 (closest available, ΔE 11.6); Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue No.89 (closest available, ΔE 8.3); Behr: Peaceful Blue S470-3 (closest available, ΔE 9.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Aquarius?
Try Sweet Bluette (813) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Aquarius's undertone.
Where does Aquarius work best?
Aquarius works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 46, Aquarius has visible color without darkening a room much.
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