Synergy vs Tantalizing Teal

Synergy and Tantalizing Teal come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 18-point LRV gap — 61 for Tantalizing Teal vs 43 for Synergy — means Tantalizing Teal will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 14.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Synergy
Sherwin-Williams · 6938
Hex#48C2B0
LRV43.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6938
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams · 6937
Hex#87DCCE
LRV60.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6937
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Synergy vs Tantalizing Teal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Synergy on one side and Tantalizing 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.

More Synergy comparisons

See how Synergy stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Synergy
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Synergy
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Synergy
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Synergy is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Synergy
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Synergy
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Synergy reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Synergy
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Synergy
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Synergy
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Synergy reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Synergy
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Synergy
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Synergy
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Synergy is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Synergy
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Synergy reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Synergy
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Synergy is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Synergy
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Synergy reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Synergy
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Synergy is the lighter choice

Piazza
Synergy
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Synergy
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Synergy
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Synergy reads slightly lighter

Senses
Synergy
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Synergy
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Synergy is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Synergy
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Synergy
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Synergy reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Synergy
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Synergy reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Synergy
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Synergy is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Synergy
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Synergy
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Synergy reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Synergy
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Synergy
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Synergy
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Synergy
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Synergy is the lighter choice