Charisma vs Teal Stencil
Charisma and Teal Stencil come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Charisma belongs to the pink-red family and Teal Stencil to the blue-grey family. The 22-point LRV gap — 41 for Charisma vs 19 for Teal Stencil — means Charisma will open up a space more effectively. Where Charisma leans warm, Teal Stencil reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 52.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Charisma vs Teal Stencil in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Charisma and Teal Stencil in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Charisma returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Charisma returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Charisma returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Charisma reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Teal Stencil.
Color Details
Charisma vs Teal Stencil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charisma on one side and Teal Stencil on the other.
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.