Sherwin Williams

Intense Teal

SW 6943

Intense Teal SW 6943 is a vibrant cool blue with a pronounced green undertone that gives it strong chromatic saturation. At an LRV of 14, it functions as a deep accent tone best suited for powder rooms, feature walls, or cabinetry where concentrated color is desired. The low reflectance means it absorbs significant light, so adequate artificial lighting is recommended.

It pairs naturally with Sherwin-Williams Extra White, Pearly White, Waterscape, and Caviar for contrast. In south-facing rooms, the blue-green balance reads cleaner, while north light emphasizes the teal depth further.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6943

Intense Teal 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 Intense Teal under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Intense Teal under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

185°

Cyan Family

Lightness

25%

Dark

Saturation

98%

Highly Saturated

LRV

14.0
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
#017680
RGB Decimal
1, 118, 128
RGB Percent
0.4%, 46.3%, 50.2%
HSL
184.7, 98.4%, 25.3%
HSV
184.7, 99.2%, 50.2%
CMYK
99.2%, 7.8%, 0.0%, 49.8%
YIQ
84.2, -73.0, -21.6
XYZ
10.39, 14.52, 22.68
CIE Lab
44.97, -23.76, -13.43
CIE Luv
44.97, -33.67, -15.88
Hunter Lab
38.11, -16.50, -11.58
Decimal
95872

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel