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.
Ref. #87DCCE · 6937
Tantalizing Teal
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tantalizing Teal Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Tantalizing 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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