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Colonial Aqua

Hex #9BB8BBLRV ≈ 45Lightness 73/100
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The same colour in other brands

The closest equivalent from each major brand, ranked by perceptual colour distance (ΔE) — under 2 is near-identical.

Blue ReflectionDuluxΔE 1.5
Cat's CradleValsparΔE 2.8
Bone China BlueLittle GreeneΔE 4.4
Dix BlueFarrow & BallΔE 4.7

Lighter & darker

Real paints in this colour family, stepped from light to dark.

Midnight OceanJohnstone's
Wave Of MysteryJohnstone's
Inchyra BlueFarrow & Ball
Sea FloorJohnstone's
Aqua SmokeJohnstone's
Colonial AquaJohnstone's
Cicada SongValspar
Ambient LightValspar

Pairs well with

Sympathetic neutrals for trim and ceilings, plus one contrast accent.

Aqua SparkleJohnstone's
Jewelled Creek 5Dulux
Inverness GreyJohnstone's
Coral FlairDulux

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