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Tantalizing Teal

61%LRV Value
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Tantalizing Teal 6937 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #87DCCE, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is South Beach from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Tantalizing Teal Technical Profile

HEX Code#87DCCE
RGB135, 220, 206
LRV60.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Tantalizing Teal in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Tantalizing 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-WilliamsTantalizing Teal
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSouth Beach

South Beach

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Island Breeze

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Island Breeze

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Seafoam

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Polished Turquoise

Kilz

Very similar

Bali Hai Teal

PPG

Very similar

Mermaid's Song

Valspar

Very similar

Azure Lake

Behr

Very similar

Verdigris Patina

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sprout .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Light Green

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Tantalizing Teal

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Tantalizing Teal

#87DCCE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#77A4BB

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Tantalizing Teal

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Island Breeze

Complement

Strawberry Moon

Tantalizing Teal Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kilkenny

Pop

Jolly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Denim

Pop

Dragon Fruit

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Juneberry

Pop

Fireworks

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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After the Rain

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Blue Sea

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Serenity

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Tantalizing Teal — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Tantalizing Teal have?
Tantalizing Teal 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 Tantalizing Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tantalizing Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tantalizing Teal are South Beach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Island Breeze by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Scuba Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tantalizing 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 Tantalizing Teal?
Tantalizing Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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