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.
Ref. #016367 · 6489
Really Teal
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Really Teal Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Really 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 Really 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.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Really Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.