Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Calypso |
| SKU | SW 6950 |
| Hex | #01B0BB |
| RGB | 1, 176, 187 |
| HSL | 184°, 99%, 37% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Calypso
Calypso sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Calypso 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 by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Calypso within 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 #01B0BB in HSL space. Pair Calypso 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.
Sherwin-Williams Calypso Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calypso 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6950 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Calypso
At Behr, the closest color to Calypso is Larkspur Blue (HDC-SP16-06) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Larkspur Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calypso
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Calypso is Cool Aqua (2056-40). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cool Aqua and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Aqua swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Calypso
Glidden has no exact twin of Calypso. The nearest is Splash Of Teal (17BG 36/333) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Splash Of Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Calypso
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Calypso is Tropical Lagoon (132-6DB). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Tropical Lagoon and you'll get the same color. See the full Tropical Lagoon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calypso
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calypso is Pursuit of Teal (HGSW 1323) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pursuit of Teal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calypso
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Calypso. The nearest is Sarah's Garden (0674) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sarah's Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Calypso
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Calypso is Cyan Sky (0681) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cyan Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calypso
At Kompozit, the closest color to Calypso is Cyan Sky (0681) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cyan Sky swatch →