# Sherwin Williams Gentle Aquamarine

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/gentle-aquamarine-sw-9046](https://plan-home.com/color/gentle-aquamarine-sw-9046)

Sherwin Williams Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046 is a light blue-green with a clear aqua cast and a softly muted finish. Its cool character is noticeable, though the moderate saturation keeps it from reading overly bright or icy on large walls. In daylight, Gentle Aquamarine shows its clean blend of blue and green; under warmer bulbs, it can appear a little softer and grayer. It suits bathrooms, laundry rooms, sunrooms, or bedrooms where a fresh wash of color is wanted without making the room feel dark. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, woven natural fibers, or deeper navy accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Gentle Aquamarine
- **Color code:** SW 9046
- **HEX:** #97cbd2
- **RGB:** 151, 203, 210
- **LRV:** 54.05%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Living Well

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 187° Saturation: 28.1% Value: 82.35%
- **HSL:** hsl(187, 40, 71)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 28.1 Magenta: 3.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.65
- **YIQ:** Y: 188.25 I: -33.236 Q: -8.822
- **XYZ:** X: 45.747 Y: 53.942 Z: 68.957
- **CIE Lab:** L:78.428 a:-15.175 b:-8.945
- **CIE Luv:** L:78.428 u:-25.994 v:-11.309
- **Decimal:** 9948114
- **Hunter Lab:** 73.445, -17.347, -4.255

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Rapids](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-rapids-745)
- [Benjamin Moore Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-indigo-744)
- [Behr Cosmic Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cosmic-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Spectra Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spectra-blue-2049-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Cay](https://plan-home.com/color/cay-sw-6772)
- [Benjamin Moore Passion Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-passion-blue-2053-50)
- [Behr Midwinter Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midwinter-mist)
- [Benjamin Moore Tranquil Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tranquil-blue-2051-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Cloudless](https://plan-home.com/color/cloudless-sw-6786)
- [Behr Not A Cloud In Sight](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-not-a-cloud-in-sight)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-rain-sw-9047)
- [Benjamin Moore How Blue Am I?](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-how-blue-am-i-752)
- [Benjamin Moore Chesapeake Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chesapeake-blue-cw-595)
- [Behr Sky Watch](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sky-watch)
- [Benjamin Moore Rhythm and Blues](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rhythm-and-blues-758)
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Isle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sea-isle-751)
- [Behr Big Surf](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-big-surf)
- [Benjamin Moore Pool Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pool-blue-2052-50)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Bubble](https://plan-home.com/color/bubble-sw-6770)
- [Sherwin Williams Bathe Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/bathe-blue-sw-6771)
- [Sherwin Williams Cay](https://plan-home.com/color/cay-sw-6772)
- [Sherwin Williams Swimming](https://plan-home.com/color/swimming-sw-6764)
- [Sherwin Williams Aviary Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/aviary-blue-sw-6778)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Freshwater](https://plan-home.com/color/freshwater-sw-6774)
- [Sherwin Williams Rapture Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/rapture-blue-sw-6773)
- [Sherwin Williams Nautilus](https://plan-home.com/color/nautilus-sw-6780)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-rain-sw-9047)
- [Sherwin Williams Bora Bora Shore](https://plan-home.com/color/bora-bora-shore-sw-9045)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-tinge-sw-6280)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-sw-6013)
- [Sherwin Williams Vaguely Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/vaguely-mauve-sw-6015)
- [Sherwin Williams Rockweed](https://plan-home.com/color/rockweed-sw-2735)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/sw9046

## 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.