Cape Verde
SW 6482 · #01554F · LRV 7 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Cape Verde7
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Cape Verde, Really?
Cape Verde reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Sherwin-Williams SW 6482 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Cape Verde
Cape Verde earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Cape Verde
At LRV 7, Cape Verde is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Cape Verde 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6482 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Moonlit PoolS-H-510 · Behr | 2.9 | 8 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Marine Aqua2052-20 · Benjamin Moore | 1.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Planet EarthV065-6 · Valspar | 2.3 | 7.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Holly LeafPPG1143-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.7 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Holly LeafPPG1143-7 · Glidden | 4.9 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Forest Grove230-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.8 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
The nearest shades to Cape Verde within Sherwin-Williams'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 #01554F in HSL space. Pair Cape Verde with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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