Ref. #016367 · 6489
Really Teal
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Really Teal Technical Profile
What color is Really Teal? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #016367. Colors similar to Really Teal include Hirshfield's Joyful Tears, Vista Paint Turquoise Trinket, Vista Paint Joyful Tears. Really Teal has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Really Teal creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Really Teal
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Really Teal from other brands?
The closest matches are Joyful Tears by Hirshfield's (#006669), Turquoise Trinket by Vista Paint (#006668), Joyful Tears by Vista Paint (#006566). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Really Teal?
Really Teal has an LRV of 9.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.