Nifty Turquoise vs Turquish paint color comparison

Nifty Turquoise vs Turquish

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Turquish (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Nifty Turquoise (LRV 21), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Nifty Turquoise
Sherwin-Williams · 6941
LRV21.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6941
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Turquish
Sherwin-Williams · 6939
LRV27.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6939
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Nifty Turquoise vs Turquish Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nifty Turquoise on one side and Turquish 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.