Sherwin Williams
Calypso
SW 6950
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
Artificial Lighting
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Cyan/Teal
Strength
High
Temperature
cool
Hue Angle
184°Cyan Family
Lightness
37%Dark
Saturation
99%Highly Saturated
LRV
34.0Color Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
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