Sherwin Williams

Calypso

SW 6950

Calypso is a vibrant, medium-intensity blue with a cool undertone that leans toward cyan, represented by hex #01B0BB. At an LRV of 34, it reflects a moderate amount of light, giving it enough depth to anchor a space without feeling heavy. The hue carries a crisp, saturated quality rooted in blue-green territory.

Calypso works well alongside Sherwin-Williams Pure White for clean contrast, while Charcoal Blue provides a darker complement. Pairing it with Lagoon or Aquaverde extends the cool palette through analogous blue-green tones, creating a layered, cohesive scheme.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6950

Calypso in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Calypso under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Calypso under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

184°

Cyan Family

Lightness

37%

Dark

Saturation

99%

Highly Saturated

LRV

34.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#01B0BB
RGB Decimal
1, 176, 187
RGB Percent
0.4%, 69.0%, 73.3%
HSL
183.5, 98.9%, 36.9%
HSV
183.5, 99.5%, 73.3%
CMYK
99.5%, 5.9%, 0.0%, 26.7%
YIQ
124.9, -107.8, -33.5
XYZ
24.51, 34.64, 52.41
CIE Lab
65.47, -32.93, -16.27
CIE Luv
65.47, -49.43, -20.25
Hunter Lab
58.86, -26.34, -16.04
Decimal
110779

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel