Poseidon
SW 6762 · Sherwin-Williams
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#016D60
LRV
11
Family
Teal
SW 6762
Color profile
Light value
11 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, teal lean
Family
Teal Also reads green
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 11, Poseidon is a dark green that absorbs most light. Poseidon carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Poseidon under Blue.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 11 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around PoseidonThis colorPoseidonSherwin-Williams · SW 6762
CoordinatingGossamer VeilSherwin-Williams · SW 9165CoordinatingPewter CastSherwin-Williams · SW 7673CoordinatingEmbellished BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 6749Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePoseidon vs Green Bay
11LRV11
#016D60Hex#2E6864
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Poseidon vs Starboard
11LRV11
#016D60Hex#016C4F
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Poseidon vs Raging Sea
11LRV14
#016D60Hex#476F65
TealFamilyBlue
cool, teal leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Poseidon vs Maxi Teal
11LRV13
#016D60Hex#017478
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Poseidon vs Really Teal
11LRV10
#016D60Hex#016367
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Poseidon vs Cape Verde
11LRV7
#016D60Hex#01554F
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Poseidon vs Greens
11LRV10
#016D60Hex#016844
TealFamilyGreen
cool, teal leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Poseidon vs Kendal Green
11LRV16
#016D60Hex#547867
TealFamilyGreen
cool, teal leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Poseidon vs Grand Canal
11LRV16
#016D60Hex#3C797D
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePoseidon vs Manor Green
11LRV12
#016D60Hex#006B5B
TealFamilyGreen
cool, teal leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Manor Green is very close match · warmer compared with Poseidon.
Poseidon vs Stained Glass
11LRV13
#016D60Hex#017067
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Stained Glass is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Poseidon.
Poseidon vs Juniper
11LRV13
#016D60Hex#006D66
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Juniper is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Poseidon.
Poseidon vs Forest Rain
11LRV11
#016D60Hex#216957
TealFamilyGreen
cool, teal leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Forest Rain is close match · warmer compared with Poseidon.
Poseidon vs Deep Veridian
11LRV9
#016D60Hex#116356
TealFamilyTeal
cool, teal leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Deep Veridian is close match · 2 points darker · leans redder compared with Poseidon.
Poseidon vs Artisan Green
11LRV11
#016D60Hex#0F6761
TealFamilyGreen
cool, teal leanUndertonecool, teal lean
Artisan Green is close match · leans redder compared with Poseidon.
Poseidon, answered
What is the LRV of Poseidon?
Poseidon (SW 6762) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 11, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Poseidon a warm or cool color?
Poseidon has a cool undertone (cool, teal lean).
Can Poseidon be used outside?
Yes, Poseidon is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Poseidon from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Poseidon is Manor Green (2047-20) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6762
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