Paint · Benjamin Moore · Blues
Benjamin Moore Cool Aqua
2056-40 · #19B0BC · LRV ~34.9
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Calypso (~97% proximity)Cool Aqua (2056-40) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 34.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Calypso (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Cool Aqua in other brands
Not the same paint: the closest name in each brand. Three brands stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column.
LRV (estimated)
34.9 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
2056-40
HEX
#19B0BC
RGB
25, 176, 188
HSL
184°, 77%, 42%
Family
Colors similar to Cool Aqua in Benjamin Moore
Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.
Cool Aqua FAQ
What is the LRV of Cool Aqua?
Cool Aqua has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Cool Aqua in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Calypso (SW 6950), ~97% proximity; Behr: Placid Sea (P470-5), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Utopia Beckons (V029-2), ~94% proximity; PPG: Montego Bay (PPG1233-6), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Aquarium (HGSW6767), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Montego Bay (PPG1233-6), ~87% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Riviera (DE5753), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), ~55% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Cool Aqua?
The HEX code of Cool Aqua (2056-40) is #19B0BC, RGB 25, 176, 188. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.