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Sherwin-Williams Maxi TealSW 6769 · #017478 · LRV 13

Maxi Teal reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 6769 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS MAXI TEAL
RGB 1, 116, 120LRV 13

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameMaxi Teal
SKUSW 6769
Hex#017478
RGB1, 116, 120
HSL182°, 98%, 24%
LRV13
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Sherwin-Williams Maxi Teal

With an LRV of 13, Maxi Teal is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Maxi Teal works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.

Closest matches by brand

11 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.36
All teal at Behr →
T15-3 · #007377 · ΔE 0.36 · LRV 14
MQ6-35 · #007078 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 13
M470-7 · #1F747F · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 14

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.99
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
742 · #23777B · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 15
2049-30 · #29777B · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 15
672 · #2E7572 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 15
2052-30 · #00706C · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 13

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All teal at Valspar →
V066-5 · #227878 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 15.1
P102 · #017B7F · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 14.5
8001-37G · #016F78 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 12
V029-3 · #016F78 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 11.6

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.25
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1234-7 · #007880 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 15
PPG13-28 · #1C6B75 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 12

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.93
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1234-7 · #00787F · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 15
PPG1147-6 · #247E81 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 17
PPG13-28 · #1C6B75 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 12

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.68
All teal at Dutch Boy →
132-7DB · #017573 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 13
233-7DB · #016C70 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 11
134-7DB · #01717E · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 13
HGSW 1321 · #017478 · ΔE 0 · LRV 13
HGSW 6769 · #017478 · ΔE 0 · LRV 13
HGSW 1331 · #01717E · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 13
HGSW 6776 · #01717E · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 13

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.91
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5741 · #206D71 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 12
DE5755 · #006E7A · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 12
DE5762 · #1A6C76 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 12
DE5734 · #007B75 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 14

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0683 · #006C6F · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 12

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0683 · #006669 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 12

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All teal at Kompozit →
0683 · #006669 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 11

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Maxi Teal within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

SW 6943 · LRV 14
SW 6776 · LRV 13
SW 2938 · LRV 12
SW 6495 · LRV 15
SW 6951 · LRV 15
SW 6783 · LRV 12

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #017478 in HSL space. Pair Maxi Teal with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#017478 + #780501
TRIADIC
#017478 · #780174 · #747801
ANALOGOUS
#017841 · #017478 · #013878

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
5.57:1AA
Sample text on black
3.77:1AA Large

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Maxi Teal Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Maxi Teal 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 6769 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Maxi Teal

The closest Behr equivalent of Maxi Teal is Essential Teal (T15-3). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). If Behr is your counter, order Essential Teal and you'll get the same color. See the full Essential Teal swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Maxi Teal

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Largo Teal (742), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Maxi Teal without repainting risk. See the full Largo Teal swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Maxi Teal

At Valspar, the closest color to Maxi Teal is Totally Teal (8001-37G) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Totally Teal swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Maxi Teal

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Maxi Teal is Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hypnotic Sea swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Maxi Teal

Glidden's nearest match is Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Maxi Teal without repainting risk. See the full Hypnotic Sea swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Maxi Teal

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Maxi Teal is 50's Teal (132-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 50's Teal swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Maxi Teal

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Maxi Teal is Deep Blue Ocean (HGSW 1321). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Deep Blue Ocean and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Blue Ocean swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Maxi Teal

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Maxi Teal. The nearest is Carnival Night (DE5755) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carnival Night swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Maxi Teal

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Maxi Teal is Joyful Tears (0683) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Maxi Teal

Kompozit has no exact twin of Maxi Teal. The nearest is Joyful Tears (0683) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Joyful Tears swatch →

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