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Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua SW6220

Interesting Aqua

Sherwin Williams

SW6220

About Interesting Aqua by Sherwin Williams

Interesting Aqua SW6220 by Sherwin Williams is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 41% and hue near 188° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 40.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #9bafb2

RGB: 155, 175, 178

Hue188°

Saturation13%

Lightness65%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Interesting Aqua from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Interesting Aqua

Sherwin Williams

SW6220

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Interesting Aqua looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Interesting Aqua SW6220 a warm or cool color?
Interesting Aqua by Sherwin Williams is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Interesting Aqua?
Interesting Aqua sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 188°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Interesting Aqua?
Brightness is about 41%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 65%. Hue is close to 188°. The hex value is #9bafb2. The RGB value is 155, 175, 178.
Is Interesting Aqua better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Interesting Aqua has brightness around 41%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Interesting Aqua?
You can match Interesting Aqua with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Interesting Aqua work best in a home?
Interesting Aqua works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Interesting Aqua compare to a pure white paint?
Interesting Aqua is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Interesting Aqua in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Interesting Aqua

Sherwin Williams

SW6220

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Interesting Aqua in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Interesting Aqua

Sherwin Williams

SW6220

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Interesting Aqua. They add contrast without clashing.

Interesting Aqua

Sherwin Williams

SW6220

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