Sherwin Williams Aquitaine SW 9057
Let’s dive into a full Aquitaine paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 9057. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Official color page: | Aquitaine SW 9057 |
Color code: | SW 9057 |
Color name: | Aquitaine |
Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What are Sherwin Williams Aquitaine undertones?
Blue is Sherwin Williams Aquitaine undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
HEX value
HEX value:
#88ABB4
RGB code:
136, 171, 180
Is Sherwin Williams Aquitaine SW 9057 cool or warm?
With a hue of 192° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9057 Aquitaine HSL code: 192, 23%, 62%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
- Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Aquitaine:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Sherwin Williams SW 9057 Aquitaine
Darker shades
Sherwin Williams SW 9057 Aquitaine
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Aquitaine SW 9057 vs Open Seas SW 6500
Trying to decide between these two shades? Our comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two paint colors.