Calypso vs Tempo Teal paint color comparison

Calypso vs Tempo Teal

CalypsoSherwin-WilliamsvsTempo TealSherwin-WilliamsΔE 13.8 — Distinct difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 34 vs 19, Calypso will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 13.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Calypso
Sherwin-Williams · 6950
LRV34.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6950
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Tempo Teal
Sherwin-Williams · 6947
LRV19.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6947
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Calypso vs Tempo Teal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calypso on one side and Tempo Teal on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.