Aqua Blue
There is more to PPG Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 28 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
#5e97a9LRV
28.00
Aqua Blue's Color Strip
Aqua Blue is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Crystal Lake and Adventure. The strip spans from Beachcomber at the lightest end to Jamaican Dream at the deepest. Strip PPG1151 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 66 vs 28, Alpaca Wool is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 28), opening up a space where Aqua Blue encloses it.
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Manufacturer description
Aqua Blue is a saturated, muted, breezy bay aqua-blue with a twilight blue undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a kitchen or dining room. Pair it with off-white for a harmonious appeal and gold or silver accents.