Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Reflecting Pool |
| SKU | SW 6486 |
| Hex | #7BB1B2 |
| RGB | 123, 177, 178 |
| HSL | 181°, 26%, 59% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Reflecting Pool 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
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Reflecting Pool 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 #7BB1B2 in HSL space. Pair Reflecting Pool 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 Reflecting Pool Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Reflecting Pool 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 6486 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Reflecting Pool
Behr's nearest match is Shale Gray (540F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Reflecting Pool without repainting risk. See the full Shale Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Reflecting Pool
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Reflecting Pool. The nearest is Skydive (CSP-700) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Skydive swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Reflecting Pool
Glidden's nearest match is Sea Of Turquoise (90GG 37/212), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Reflecting Pool without repainting risk. See the full Sea Of Turquoise swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Reflecting Pool
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Reflecting Pool is Reflecting Pool (HGSW 2324). 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 39 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Reflecting Pool and you'll get the same color. See the full Reflecting Pool swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Reflecting Pool
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Reflecting Pool. The nearest is Morning Calm (JG-77) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Reflecting Pool
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Reflecting Pool. The nearest is Pond Shimmer (BD24) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Reflecting Pool
Clare has no exact twin of Reflecting Pool. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →