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Poseidon

12%LRV Value
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Poseidon 6762 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #016D60, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emerald Accent from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Poseidon Technical Profile

HEX Code#016D60
RGB1, 109, 96
LRV11.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Poseidon in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Poseidon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsPoseidon
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEmerald Accent

Emerald Accent

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Manor Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Evergreen Forest

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Arizona Stone

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Deep Veridian

PPG

Very similar

Nordic Forest

Valspar

Very similar

Realm

Behr

Very similar

Teal Green

Kilz

Visible difference

Opal Green

RAL

Visible difference

Peppermint Green

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Poseidon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Poseidon

#016D60

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#215C80

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Poseidon

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Poseidon

Complement

Purple Red

Poseidon Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Supreme Green

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jolly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dragon Fruit

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Icicle

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fireworks

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Poseidon.

Really Teal

Sherwin-Williams · 6489

#016367

Starboard

Sherwin-Williams · 6755

#016C4F

Oceanside

Sherwin-Williams · 6496

#015A6B

Maxi Teal

Sherwin-Williams · 6769

#017478

Bosporus

Sherwin-Williams · 6503

#015D75

Tabriz Teal

Sherwin-Williams · 2937

#005553

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Poseidon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Poseidon have?
Poseidon by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Poseidon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poseidon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poseidon are Emerald Accent by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Manor Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Evergreen Forest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Poseidon'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 Poseidon?
Poseidon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.8, 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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