Really Teal by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Really Teal

10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Really Teal 6489 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #016367, LRV 10 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Joyful Tears from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Really Teal Technical Profile

HEX Code#016367
RGB1, 99, 103
LRV9.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Really Teal in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Really 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-WilliamsReally Teal
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sJoyful Tears

Joyful Tears

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Turquoise Trinket

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Tahitian Treat

PPG

Nearly identical

Tropical Skies

Behr

Nearly identical

Gypsy Teal

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sea Depths

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Jade Garden

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Peacock Plume

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Teal Treat

Kilz

Visible difference

Dream .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Water Blue

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Really Teal

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Really Teal

#016367

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#204A7B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Really Teal

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Really Teal

Complement

Classic Burgundy

Really Teal 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

Eros Pink

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 Really Teal.

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Sherwin-Williams · 6496

#015A6B

Poseidon

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#016D60

Bosporus

Sherwin-Williams · 6503

#015D75

Mosaic Tile

Sherwin-Williams · 2938

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Blue Grotto

Sherwin-Williams · 2941

#014E71

Maxi Teal

Sherwin-Williams · 6769

#017478

More blue colors from other brands

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

Coastal Way

Dutch Boy · 236-5DB

#4F91AF

Camelot

Behr · S550-4

#819AC0

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Sojourn Blue

Behr · M500-5

#3077A7

Violet Evening

Behr · 630F-6

#4E5F89

Silver Chalice

Behr · 640E-1

#EEF1F7

Really Teal — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Really Teal have?
Really 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 Really Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Really Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Really Teal are Joyful Tears by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Turquoise Trinket by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Joyful Tears by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Really 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 Really Teal?
Really Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.9, 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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