# Sherwin Williams Aquatint

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/aquatint-sw-6936](https://plan-home.com/color/aquatint-sw-6936)

Sherwin Williams Aquatint SW 6936 is a light, clean aqua with a noticeable mint-green cast and a cool overall temperature. Its pale value keeps it airy on broad walls, while the blue-green color remains clear enough to read as more than an off-white. In bright daylight, Aquatint can look fresh and lightly watery; lower or warmer lighting may bring out its softer green side. It suits bathrooms, laundry rooms, sunrooms, and children’s spaces, especially with crisp white trim and pale oak. Pair it with warm white, sandy beige, natural linen, or brushed nickel to give the cool color some visual grounding.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Aquatint
- **Color code:** SW 6936
- **HEX:** #b8e7de
- **RGB:** 184, 231, 222
- **LRV:** 72.66%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Green, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green, blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 169° Saturation: 20.35% Value: 90.59%
- **HSL:** hsl(169, 49, 81)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 20.35 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.9 Key: 9.41
- **YIQ:** Y: 215.921 I: -25.115 Q: -12.743
- **XYZ:** X: 61.523 Y: 72.614 Z: 79.862
- **CIE Lab:** L:88.263 a:-16.893 b:-0.602
- **CIE Luv:** L:88.263 u:-23.907 v:1.972
- **Decimal:** 12117982
- **Hunter Lab:** 85.214, -20.25, 4.084

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Ocean Spray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ocean-spray-2047-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Seagrove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seagrove-653)
- [Benjamin Moore Summer Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-summer-green-2043-60)
- [Behr Tahitian Breeze](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tahitian-breeze)
- [Benjamin Moore Misty Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-misty-teal-2046-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Oceanfront](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-oceanfront-660)
- [Benjamin Moore Hannity Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hannity-green-646)
- [Benjamin Moore Soft Mint](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soft-mint-2041-60)
- [Behr Clear Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clear-aqua)
- [Benjamin Moore Water Drops](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-water-drops-659)
- [Benjamin Moore Florida Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-florida-aqua-2042-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Maritime Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-maritime-blue-667)
- [Benjamin Moore Winter Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winter-green-2045-60)
- [Sherwin Williams Tame Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/tame-teal-sw-6757)
- [Benjamin Moore Tropical Pool](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tropical-pool-2038-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Crystal Clear](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crystal-clear-2044-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Seafoam Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seafoam-green-2039-60)
- [Behr Aloha](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aloha)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tame Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/tame-teal-sw-6757)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Whimsical White](https://plan-home.com/color/whimsical-white-sw-6826)
- [Sherwin Williams Chaise Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/chaise-mauve-sw-6016)
- [Sherwin Williams Ruby Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ruby-violet-sw-9076)
- [Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-dandy-sw-6284)
- [Sherwin Williams Thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/thistle-sw-6283)
- [Sherwin Williams Wallflower](https://plan-home.com/color/wallflower-sw-6281)
- [Sherwin Williams Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/raisin-sw-7630)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6936

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.