Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Splashy |
| SKU | SW 6942 |
| Hex | #019196 |
| RGB | 1, 145, 150 |
| HSL | 182°, 99%, 30% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Splashy
With an LRV of 21, Splashy 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.
Splashy 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
7 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Splashy 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 #019196 in HSL space. Pair Splashy 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 Splashy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Splashy 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 6942 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Splashy
At Behr, the closest color to Splashy is Taos Turquoise (HDC-FL13-12) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taos Turquoise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Splashy
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Splashy. The nearest is Gulf Shores (665) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gulf Shores swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Splashy
Valspar has no exact twin of Splashy. The nearest is Lights at Sea (V028-3) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22.5 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lights at Sea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Splashy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Splashy is Teal We Meet Again (PPG17-32) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal We Meet Again swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Splashy
Glidden's nearest match is Sailing Ship Teal (90GG 24/323), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Splashy without repainting risk. See the full Sailing Ship Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Splashy
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Splashy. The nearest is Oasis (DET546) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oasis swatch →