Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua vs. Farrow and Ball Ancona Blue

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Sherwin Williams SW 6220 leans towards blue hues, while Farrow and Ball 9805 is green.
Sherwin Williams SW 6220 and Farrow and Ball 9805 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Sherwin Williams SW 6220 being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua vs. Farrow and Ball Ancona Blue

Technical color comparison for Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua and Farrow and Ball Ancona Blue
Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua	Farrow and Ball Ancona Blue
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
188°blue	168°green
Saturation
13%	16%more saturated
Lightness?
65%	70%lighter
LRV?
40.89	-
CIE L?
70.065	75.032looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
5.881
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview Interesting Aqua and Ancona Blue side by side in different rooms

SW 6220Interesting Aqua

Sherwin Williams

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9805Ancona Blue

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.