Aqua Marina vs Sunflower Fields paint color comparison

Aqua Marina vs Sunflower Fields

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Aqua Marina reads as blue, while Sunflower Fields reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sunflower Fields (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Aqua Marina (LRV 43), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Aqua Marina runs blue while Sunflower Fields is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 86.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aqua Marina
Benjamin Moore · 816
LRV42.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number816
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Sunflower Fields
Benjamin Moore · 174
LRV49.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number174
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Aqua Marina vs Sunflower Fields Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aqua Marina on one side and Sunflower Fields on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.