Calypso
SW 6950 · Sherwin-Williams
TealView Calypso SW 6950 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#01B0BB
LRV
34
Family
Teal
SW 6950
Color profile
Light value
34 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Teal Also reads blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This vibrant, saturated blue with its cool green undertone gives off laid back island vibes. Slow down life’s pace by using this hue in your bathroom or bedroom.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 34 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around CalypsoThis colorCalypsoSherwin-Williams · SW 6950
CoordinatingTradewindSherwin-Williams · SW 6218CoordinatingCyberspaceSherwin-Williams · SW 7076CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005Similar colors
Tap any color to compareCalypso vs Aquarium
34LRV32
#01B0BBHex#3AA9AE
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Calypso vs Freshwater
34LRV32
#01B0BBHex#4DA6B2
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Calypso vs Jamaica Bay
34LRV30
#01B0BBHex#34A3B6
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Calypso vs Fountain
34LRV39
#01B0BBHex#56B5CA
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Calypso vs Capri
34LRV28
#01B0BBHex#01A0B8
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Calypso vs Mariner
34LRV46
#01B0BBHex#6EC2C4
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Calypso vs Nautilus
34LRV42
#01B0BBHex#71B8C7
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Calypso vs Reflecting Pool
34LRV39
#01B0BBHex#7BB1B2
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareCalypso vs Cool Aqua
34LRV37
#01B0BBHex#18AFBB
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Cool Aqua is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Calypso.
Calypso vs Placid Sea
34LRV34
#01B0BBHex#1CADBA
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Placid Sea is very close match · leans redder compared with Calypso.
Calypso vs Utopia Beckons
34LRV38
#01B0BBHex#30B6BF
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Utopia Beckons is very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Calypso.
Calypso vs Bahaman Sea Blue
34LRV36
#01B0BBHex#12ABBE
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bahaman Sea Blue is close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Calypso.
Calypso vs Marrakech Mile
34LRV31
#01B0BBHex#01A7B8
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Marrakech Mile is close match · 3 points darker · leans redder compared with Calypso.
Calypso vs Fiji
34LRV32
#01B0BBHex#00AAAC
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Fiji is close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Calypso.
Calypso vs Montego Bay
34LRV40
#01B0BBHex#3FBABD
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Montego Bay is close match · 6 points lighter · warmer compared with Calypso.
Calypso, answered
What is the LRV of Calypso?
Calypso (SW 6950) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 34, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Calypso a warm or cool color?
Calypso has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Calypso be used outside?
Yes, Calypso is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Calypso from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Calypso is Cool Aqua (2056-40) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6950
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