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Tantalizing Teal

We've categorized Tantalizing Teal as a versatile and reflective Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 13 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#87DCCE

LRV

60.59

Light Reflectance Value
60.59
light
Temperaturecool
SaturationBright

Tantalizing Teal's Color Strip

Tantalizing Teal is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 271 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Tantalizing Teal in Real Rooms

Tantalizing Teal has a high LRV of 60.59 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, front door, kitchen, living room and house.

Color Strip 271

3 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Tantalizing 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.

SW Tantalizing Teal wall paint color

SW Tantalizing Teal wall paint color

@ladybear143

Sw Tantalizing Teal Kids' Room

Sw Tantalizing Teal Kids' Room

@christian.esposito.painting

Sherwin Williams Tantalizing Teal Painted Furniture

Sherwin Williams Tantalizing Teal Painted Furniture

@fancy.furbish

4 Front Door Photos

The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Tantalizing Teal in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.

Tantalizing Teal Door

Tantalizing Teal Door

@hintdesign

Door

Door

@sayrenas

Sw 6937 Front Door

Sw 6937 Front Door

@morganbrameymartin

Sw Tantalizing Teal Front Door

Sw Tantalizing Teal Front Door

@faith_cooking_life

2 Kitchen Photos

The sophisticated undertones of Tantalizing Teal make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

Tantalizing Teal Kitchen

Tantalizing Teal Kitchen

@bayshorepainting

Sw 6937 Kitchen

Sw 6937 Kitchen

@bayshorepainting

2 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Tantalizing 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.

Sherwin Williams Tantalizing Teal Living Room

Sherwin Williams Tantalizing Teal Living Room

@rufustiger

Sw Tantalizing Teal Living Room

Sw Tantalizing Teal Living Room

@rufustiger

2 House Photos

Using Tantalizing Teal on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.

Tantalizing Teal Exterior

Tantalizing Teal Exterior

@coastalbeachliving

Sherwin Williams Tantalizing Teal House Exterior

Sherwin Williams Tantalizing Teal House Exterior

@hallerpaintingpros

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

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Color Codes

HEX#87DCCE
RGB135, 220, 206
HSL170° 55% 70%
CMYK39 0 6 14
CIE LabL: 82.3 a: -29.0 b: -1.2
XYZX: 46.72 Y: 60.79 Z: 67.65
Strip271 pos. C7