Aquastone vs Primavera paint color comparison

Aquastone vs Primavera

AquastoneSherwin-WilliamsvsPrimaveraSherwin-WilliamsΔE 39.7 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Aquastone reads as blue, while Primavera reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 60 vs 49, Primavera will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Aquastone's cool character against Primavera's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 39.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aquastone
Sherwin-Williams · 9043
LRV49.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9043
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Primavera
Sherwin-Williams · 9031
LRV60.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9031
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Aquastone vs Primavera Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquastone on one side and Primavera 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.