Teakwood
At first glance, Teakwood belongs to the neutral family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#8D7E6DLRV
21.65
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 88 vs 22, Frost Bite is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 22 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 22 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 22 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Teakwood reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Teakwood reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Teakwood reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 22), opening up a space where Teakwood encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Elephant Ear reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Smooth Stone reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 22), opening up a space where Teakwood encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 22, Dorian Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Teakwood reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (22 vs 17) makes Teakwood the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This warm, medium-toned brown evokes the rich patina of aged wood and conjures intimate spaces filled with lived-in comfort and timeless elegance. Perfect for creating a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere in libraries, dens, or dining rooms, it pairs beautifully with warm metallics and cream accents.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.