
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
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
@theaquacottage

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
@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
@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
@whitfieldwoodworkinc

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
@ellebelleinteriors

Door
@theaquacottage
Coordinating Colors
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