Portsmouth vs Teal Stencil
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Portsmouth (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Teal Stencil (LRV 19), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Portsmouth runs neutral while Teal Stencil is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Portsmouth vs Teal Stencil in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Portsmouth and Teal Stencil are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Teal Stencil brings more warmth to the space, while Portsmouth keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Portsmouth vs Teal Stencil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Portsmouth 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.
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