Maxi Teal 6769 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #017478, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Essential Teal from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #017478 · 6769
Maxi Teal
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Maxi Teal Technical Profile
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Maxi Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Maxi Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMaxi Teal
Nearly identical
BehrEssential Teal
Essential Teal
Behr
Nearly identical
Hypnotic Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Largo Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
50'S Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Totally Teal
Valspar
Very similar
Tropical Lagoon
Kilz
Very similar
Peacock Plume
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Time for Teal
Vista Paint
Very similar
Joyful Tears
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Maxi Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maxi Teal
#017478
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#235389
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maxi Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maxi 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Maxi Teal.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Maxi Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maxi Teal have?
Maxi Teal by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Maxi Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Maxi Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maxi Teal are Essential Teal by Behr (a near-identical match), Hypnotic Sea by PPG (a near-identical match), Largo Teal by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Maxi 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 Maxi Teal?
Maxi Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Maxi Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.