Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Underseas |
| SKU | HGSW 6214 |
| Hex | #7C8E87 |
| RGB | 124, 142, 135 |
| HSL | 157°, 7%, 52% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Underseas
Underseas sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Underseas 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.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Underseas within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7C8E87 in HSL space. Pair Underseas with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Underseas Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Underseas from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6214 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Underseas
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Underseas is Underseas (SW 6214). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Underseas and you'll get the same color. See the full Underseas swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Underseas
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Underseas is Cattails (427-5DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Cattails and you'll get the same color. See the full Cattails swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Underseas
At Valspar, the closest color to Underseas is Ballroom Slippers (M343) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26.5 vs 25) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ballroom Slippers swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Underseas
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Underseas is Garden Oasis (699) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Oasis swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Underseas
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Underseas is Silverado Sage (JG-07) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverado Sage swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Underseas
Kompozit has no exact twin of Underseas. The nearest is Dowager (0442) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dowager swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Underseas
Behr has no exact twin of Underseas. The nearest is Forest Moss (ECC-49-3) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Forest Moss swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Underseas
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Underseas. The nearest is Nantucket Bay (H047) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Underseas
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Underseas. The nearest is Thunderbolt (PPG10-06) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thunderbolt swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Underseas
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Underseas — the nearest deck color, Weathered Blue (DET560), is clearly different (ΔE 5.1). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6214 instead. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Underseas
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Underseas — the nearest deck color, Pond Ripple (BD82), is clearly different (ΔE 5.18). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6214 instead. See the full Pond Ripple swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Underseas
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Underseas — the nearest deck color, Card Room Green (NO. 79), is clearly different (ΔE 5.57). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6214 instead. See the full Card Room Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Underseas
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Underseas — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 7.96). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6214 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Underseas
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Underseas — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 8.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6214 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →