Cool Aqua
There is more to Benjamin Moore Cool Aqua (2056-40) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 36.8 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#18AFBBLRV
36.77
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 37 vs 7, Cool Aqua is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 37, White Wisp is decisively the brighter choice.
Palest Pistachio reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 37), opening up a space where Cool Aqua encloses it.
Cool Aqua reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 14), opening up a space where Ladybug Red encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 37 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 37 and 36, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (37 vs 33) makes Cool Aqua the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 37 and 36, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 37 vs 9, Cool Aqua is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 37 vs 10, Cool Aqua is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 37 vs 7, Cool Aqua is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 37 vs 21, Cool Aqua is decisively the brighter choice.
Cool Aqua reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 10), opening up a space where Fallen Leaf encloses it.
Darker Colors
Cool Aqua reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 15), opening up a space where Naples Blue encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
A bright splash of color, this turquoise brings poolside fun to any space.