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Sherwin-Williams Intense Teal
SW 6943 · #017680 · LRV 14.5
Compare with other brands: PPG Hypnotic Sea is a 99% matchIntense Teal (SW 6943) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 14.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Hypnotic Sea (99% match).
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LRV
14.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 6943
HEX
#017680
RGB
1, 118, 128
HSL
185°, 98%, 25%
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Intense Teal FAQ
What is the LRV of Intense Teal?
Intense Teal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Intense Teal in other brands?
PPG: Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7), 99%; Behr: The Real Teal (P470-7), 98%; Valspar: Bay Teal (5004-10C), 96%; Glidden: Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blue Nile (HGSW6776), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Carnival Night (DE5755), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Largo Teal (742), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), 83%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Intense Teal?
The HEX code of Intense Teal (SW 6943) is #017680, RGB 1, 118, 128. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.