Really Teal vs Tempo Teal paint color comparison

Really Teal vs Tempo Teal

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Tempo Teal (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Really Teal (LRV 10), a difference of 10 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. With a ΔE of 16.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Really Teal
Sherwin-Williams · 6489
LRV9.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6489
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Tempo Teal
Sherwin-Williams · 6947
LRV19.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6947
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Really Teal vs Tempo Teal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Really Teal 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.