Aqueduct
Aqueduct is a versatile and reflective Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#A1D5CB
LRV
59.28
Aqueduct's Color Strip
Aqueduct is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tame Teal and Little Blue Box. The strip spans from Tame Teal at the lightest end to Poseidon at the deepest. Strip 163 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Aqueduct in Real Rooms
Aqueduct has a high LRV of 59.28 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, home office, bedroom, front door, dining room, mudroom, patio, kitchen, house and living room.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Aqueduct in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Aqueduct — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Aqueduct strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
Sherwin-Williams Aqueduct in a scandinavian home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
Aqueduct creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A boho bedroom painted in Aqueduct
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1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Aqueduct rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
mediterranean front door featuring Aqueduct by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Aqueduct provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Aqueduct paint in a moody dining room
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Aqueduct creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Aqueduct paint in a earthy mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Aqueduct is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.
minimalist patio featuring Aqueduct by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Aqueduct can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Aqueduct — minimalist kitchen
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1 House Photo
The way Aqueduct interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Aqueduct color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Aqueduct takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
A minimalist living room painted in Aqueduct
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 79 vs 59, Embellished Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 79 vs 59, Embellished Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Aqueduct reads slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (59 vs 56) makes Aqueduct the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (59 vs 49) makes Aqueduct the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 61 and 59, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 79 vs 59, Whimsical White is decisively the brighter choice.
Aqueduct reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 46), opening up a space where Chaise Mauve encloses it.
Aqueduct reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 24), opening up a space where Ruby Violet encloses it.
At LRV 59 vs 17, Aqueduct is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (64 vs 59) makes Wallflower the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 80 vs 59, Buoyant Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 59, Retiring Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (59 vs 49) makes Aqueduct the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 59 vs 41, Aqueduct is decisively the brighter choice.
Aqueduct reads slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.