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Festoon Aqua

Festoon Aqua is a versatile Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#A0BBB8

LRV

46.47

Light Reflectance Value
46.47
medium
Temperaturecool
SaturationMuted

Festoon Aqua in Real Rooms

Festoon Aqua has a medium-high LRV of 46.47 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, front door, kitchen cabinets, kitchen and misc.

2 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Festoon Aqua creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Festoon Aqua Door

Festoon Aqua Door

@theaquacottage

Festoon Aqua Living Room

Festoon Aqua Living Room

@resurgam1906

1 Front Door Photo

Festoon Aqua on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.

Sherwin williams festoon aqua door

Sherwin williams festoon aqua door

@ginafx1130

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Festoon Aqua cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.

Sw festoon aqua kitchen cabinets

Sw festoon aqua kitchen cabinets

@whitfieldwoodworkinc

2 Kitchen Photos

The sophisticated undertones of Festoon Aqua make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

Sw 0019 kitchen island

Sw 0019 kitchen island

@whitfieldwoodworkinc

Sw festoon aqua kitchen

Sw festoon aqua kitchen

@whitfieldwoodworkinc

2 Misc Photos

Note how Festoon Aqua is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Festoon aqua painted furniture

Festoon aqua painted furniture

@ellebelleinteriors

Door

Door

@theaquacottage

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#A0BBB8
RGB160, 187, 184
HSL173° 17% 68%
CMYK14 0 2 27
CIE LabL: 73.8 a: -9.8 b: -1.6
XYZX: 40.92 Y: 46.47 Z: 52.15