Really Teal 6489 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #016367, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #016367 · 6489
Really Teal
10%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Really Teal Technical Profile
HEX Code#016367
RGB1, 99, 103
Estimated LRV9.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Really Teal
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Really Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Really Teal are Joyful Tears by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Turquoise Trinket by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Joyful Tears by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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