Really Teal
Really Teal is a genuinely dark Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 13 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#016367
LRV
9.69
Really Teal's Color Strip
Really Teal is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 171 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Really Teal in Real Rooms
Really Teal has a low LRV of 9.69 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, bathroom, front door, living room, kitchen, kitchen cabinets, house and bedroom.
5 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Really Teal on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Hallway walls in Really Teal create a vibrant transition space.
@homesbyjennifersmith
Storage shelving painted Really Teal becomes functional artwork.
@re.purpose77
Shiplap paneling in Really Teal draws the eye to architectural detail.
@main_street_homes
Wall paneling treated in Really Teal creates textured visual interest.
@jlschep
Ceiling treatment in Really Teal brings unexpected drama overhead.
@taaron_s
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Really Teal with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Bathroom vanity painted Really Teal adds personality and unexpected color.
@gloss_and_travel
1 Front Door Photo
Using Really Teal for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
Front door in Really Teal makes a modern, confident statement.
@sharysunshine
1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Really Teal takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Living room accent wall in Really Teal energizes the entire space.
@main_street_homes
1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Really Teal provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Kitchen walls in Really Teal inspire creativity and appetite.
@highland.drive
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
On kitchen cabinets, Really Teal adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Kitchen cabinets in Really Teal offer bold color without overwhelming space.
@thejadechattanooga
2 House Photos
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Really Teal has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Home exterior in Really Teal stands out as a unique architectural choice.
@marymoxlin
Exterior siding in Really Teal delivers unexpected sophistication and charm.
@marymoxlin
1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Really Teal rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom ceiling painted Really Teal floats overhead like sky.
@taaron_s
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 10, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.
Extra White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 10), opening up a space where Really Teal encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 78 vs 10, Glimmer is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Maxi Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (14 vs 10) makes Intense Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Really Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Coral Reef reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 10), opening up a space where Really Teal encloses it.
Lei Flower reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 10), opening up a space where Really Teal encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (18 vs 10) makes Raucous Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Blushing reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 10), opening up a space where Really Teal encloses it.
Emberglow reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 10), opening up a space where Really Teal encloses it.
Copper Harbor reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 10), opening up a space where Really Teal encloses it.
At LRV 63 vs 10, Bella Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Maxi Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (14 vs 10) makes Intense Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 27 vs 10, Turquish is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Really Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Tabriz Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 10 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.