Intense Teal
SW 6943 · Sherwin-Williams
TealView Intense Teal SW 6943 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#017680
LRV
14
Family
Teal
SW 6943
Color profile
Light value
14 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Teal Also reads blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Dive into the captivating depths of this cool teal. Its saturated, blue undertone creates a bold, energizing statement for a dramatic accent wall.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 14 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Intense TealThis colorIntense TealSherwin-Williams · SW 6943
CoordinatingShell WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 8917CoordinatingWood VioletSherwin-Williams · SW 6557CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005Similar colors
Tap any color to compareIntense Teal vs Blue Nile
14LRV13
#017680Hex#01717E
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Intense Teal vs Maxi Teal
14LRV13
#017680Hex#017478
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Intense Teal vs Great Falls
14LRV15
#017680Hex#217786
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Intense Teal vs Briny
14LRV17
#017680Hex#08808E
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Intense Teal vs Grand Canal
14LRV16
#017680Hex#3C797D
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Intense Teal vs Gulfstream
14LRV18
#017680Hex#01858B
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Intense Teal vs Loch Blue
14LRV16
#017680Hex#2F778B
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Intense Teal vs Amalfi
14LRV12
#017680Hex#016E85
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareIntense Teal vs The Real Teal
14LRV14
#017680Hex#007883
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
The Real Teal is near-identical compared with Intense Teal.
Intense Teal vs Hypnotic Sea
14LRV15
#017680Hex#00787F
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Hypnotic Sea is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Intense Teal.
Intense Teal vs Bay Teal
14LRV16
#017680Hex#017B86
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bay Teal is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Intense Teal.
Intense Teal vs Watershed
14LRV15
#017680Hex#017887
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Watershed is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Intense Teal.
Intense Teal vs Largo Teal
14LRV17
#017680Hex#23777B
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Largo Teal is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Intense Teal.
Intense Teal vs Caribe
14LRV17
#017680Hex#147D87
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Caribe is close match · 3 points lighter compared with Intense Teal.
Intense Teal vs Teal Ocean
14LRV17
#017680Hex#29777B
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Teal Ocean is close match · 4 points lighter · warmer compared with Intense Teal.
Intense Teal vs Bermuda
14LRV18
#017680Hex#1B7D8D
TealFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bermuda is close match · 4 points lighter · cooler compared with Intense Teal.
Intense Teal, answered
What is the LRV of Intense Teal?
Intense Teal (SW 6943) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 14, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Intense Teal a warm or cool color?
Intense Teal has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Intense Teal be used outside?
Yes, Intense Teal is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Intense Teal from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Intense Teal is The Real Teal (P470-7) by Behr, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6943
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