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Sherwin-Williams Intense Teal
SW 6943 · #017680 · LRV ~14.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Hypnotic Sea (~99% proximity)Intense Teal (SW 6943) is a dark blue from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Hypnotic Sea (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Intense Teal in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Intense Teal in other brands?
PPG: Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7), ~99% proximity; Behr: The Real Teal (P470-7), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Bay Teal (5004-10C), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blue Nile (HGSW6776), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Carnival Night (DE5755), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Largo Teal (742), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), ~83% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.