Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Synergy |
| SKU | SW 6938 |
| Hex | #48C2B0 |
| RGB | 72, 194, 176 |
| HSL | 171°, 50%, 52% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Synergy
Synergy sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Synergy 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Synergy 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 #48C2B0 in HSL space. Pair Synergy 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 Synergy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Synergy 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 6938 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Synergy
Behr's nearest match is Turquoise (BIC-53), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Synergy without repainting risk. See the full Turquoise swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Synergy
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Synergy is Miami Teal (656). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Miami Teal and you'll get the same color. See the full Miami Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Synergy
At Valspar, the closest color to Synergy is Seafarer (5007-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41.4 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seafarer swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Synergy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Synergy is Tint of Turquoise (PPG1232-5) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tint of Turquoise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Synergy
At Glidden, the closest color to Synergy is Tint Of Turquoise (PPG1232-5) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tint Of Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Synergy
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Synergy is Aquatica (131-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aquatica swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Synergy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Synergy. The nearest is Cotswold Green (HGSW 1304) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cotswold Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Synergy
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Synergy is Jade Mountain (DE5697) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jade Mountain swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Synergy
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Synergy. The nearest is Island Moment (0695) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Island Moment swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Synergy
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Synergy — the nearest deck color, Island Moment (0695), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6938 instead. See the full Island Moment swatch →