Kokopelli Teal
648 · #6AB7A7 · LRV 40 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Kokopelli Teal40
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Kokopelli Teal, Really?
Kokopelli Teal reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 648 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Kokopelli Teal
Kokopelli Teal is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Kokopelli Teal
Kokopelli Teal sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Kokopelli Teal are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 648 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | LarchmereSW 6752 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.5 | 41 | Color page → |
| Valspar | IntracoastalV064-4 · Valspar | 2.4 | 39.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Artesian WellPPG1231-5 · PPG / Glidden | 3.5 | 37 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Artesian WellPPG1231-5 · Glidden | 3.5 | 37 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Aquatica131-5DB · Dutch Boy | 4.0 | 40 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Cotswold GreenHGSW 1304 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 1.5 | 41 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Kokopelli Teal within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6AB7A7 in HSL space. Pair Kokopelli Teal with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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