Aquarius
What Aquarius Actually Looks Like
Aquarius is a true mid-tone blue, bright enough to feel open but deep enough to hold its color on the wall. It sits squarely in sky-blue territory, neither pale and washed out nor dark and moody. In strong natural light it reads clean and cheerful. In dimmer or artificial light it settles into a more saturated, saturated blue that still feels calm rather than heavy.
Aquarius Undertones
The color facts for Aquarius do not specify editorial undertones, and without independent testing data we will not invent them. What the RGB values do confirm is that this is a blue with meaningful green and brightness components, placing it in a clear, relatively cool range rather than a violet or navy direction. If your room gets warm incandescent light, expect the color to feel slightly more balanced. In cool north light it will read crisper and more purely blue.
Where Aquarius Works Best
Aquarius works best where you want a committed blue presence without going dark. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and kids rooms are natural homes for it. Because its LRV sits near the middle of the scale, it brings color without closing a room down, making it workable in moderate-sized spaces with decent natural light. Very small, windowless rooms may feel a bit enclosed, so keep that tradeoff in mind.
Where to put Aquarius
Aquarius brings a calm, airy quality to a bedroom without the drama of a deep navy. Use white trim to keep the ceiling feeling high and the room light.
In a bathroom with good natural light, this blue reads clean and fresh. In a windowless bath under warm bulbs, it will shift slightly warmer, so test a large sample first.
The brightness of Aquarius makes it lively without being aggressive. It works for both younger children and teenagers who want a color with real presence.
A mid-tone blue can feel focused and calm for work. Pair it with warm wood furniture to keep the space from feeling cold during long hours.
What to Pair With Aquarius
No coordinating colors were provided in our database for Aquarius 788. As a general guide, medium sky blues like this one pair well with crisp whites for trim, warm off-whites for a softer look, and natural wood tones that keep the palette grounded without competing.
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Colors that clash with Aquarius
Blue and orange are direct complements, so strong warm terracotta or burnt orange in rugs, furniture, or art will create high visual tension against Aquarius.
Pairing a cool mid-tone blue wall with a cool gray floor can push the whole room into a flat, chilly feel with no visual anchor.
Common questions
Benjamin Moore Aquarius has the color code 788, a hex value rendered in our color swatch above, and an LRV of 47.42, which places it solidly in the mid-range, reflective enough to feel open but not light enough to read as a pastel.
Yes. Aquarius 788 is available in both interior and exterior Benjamin Moore formulas, so it can be used on walls inside or on exterior siding and trim.
Yes. A flat or matte finish will make the color look slightly softer and more muted. An eggshell or satin finish adds a touch of sheen that can make the blue read a bit brighter and more saturated, especially in light from windows or lamps.
North-facing rooms receive cooler, indirect light, which will push Aquarius toward a crisper, more saturated blue. It will still read as a true sky blue, but expect it to feel cooler and more vivid than it does in a south-facing room with warm afternoon sun.