Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Rivulet |
| SKU | SW 6760 |
| Hex | #61A89D |
| RGB | 97, 168, 157 |
| HSL | 171°, 29%, 52% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Rivulet
Rivulet sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Rivulet 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
10 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
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 Rivulet 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 #61A89D in HSL space. Pair Rivulet 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 Rivulet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rivulet 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 6760 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Rivulet
The closest Behr equivalent of Rivulet is Bayside (510F-5). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Bayside and you'll get the same color. See the full Bayside swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rivulet
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Rivulet. The nearest is Medici Malachite (600) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Medici Malachite swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rivulet
Valspar has no exact twin of Rivulet. The nearest is Twilight Meadow (5007-8A) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.2 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twilight Meadow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rivulet
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Rivulet. The nearest is Catalina (PPG1142-5) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Catalina swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rivulet
The closest Glidden equivalent of Rivulet is Moroccan Mint (50GG 33/253). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Moroccan Mint and you'll get the same color. See the full Moroccan Mint swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rivulet
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rivulet. The nearest is Tropical Cay (HGSW 1303) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Cay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rivulet
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Rivulet is Dragon Bay (DE5725). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Dragon Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Dragon Bay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rivulet
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Rivulet. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rivulet
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rivulet is Calmness (0709) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calmness swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rivulet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rivulet is Calmness (0709) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calmness swatch →