Spotswood Teal CW-545 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6F9587, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Up North from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6F9587 · CW-545
Spotswood Teal
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spotswood Teal Technical Profile
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Spotswood Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spotswood Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSpotswood Teal
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsUp North
Up North
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Garden Fountain
Behr
Nearly identical
Wright Egyptian Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Grandview
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Backwoods Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cool Bluegrass
Valspar
Very similar
Mountain Meadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Viscaya
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Emerald Stream
Kilz
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spotswood Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spotswood Teal
#6F9587
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A8AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spotswood Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spotswood Teal Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Spotswood Teal.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spotswood Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spotswood Teal have?
Spotswood Teal by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spotswood Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spotswood Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spotswood Teal are Up North by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Garden Fountain by Behr (a near-identical match), Wright Egyptian Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spotswood Teal's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Spotswood Teal?
Spotswood Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spotswood Teal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.