Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Tempe Star |
| SKU | SW 6229 |
| Hex | #47626A |
| RGB | 71, 98, 106 |
| HSL | 194°, 20%, 35% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Tempe Star
With an LRV of 11, Tempe Star 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.
Tempe Star 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
16 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Tempe Star 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 #47626A in HSL space. Pair Tempe Star 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 Tempe Star Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tempe Star 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 6229 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Tempe Star
At Behr, the closest color to Tempe Star is Wanderlust (T17-12) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wanderlust swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tempe Star
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Stained Glass (CSP-685), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tempe Star without repainting risk. See the full Stained Glass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tempe Star
Glidden's nearest match is Global Waters (50BG 11/123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tempe Star without repainting risk. See the full Global Waters swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tempe Star
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Tempe Star is Stormed Blue (334-6DB). 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 11 vs 11). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Stormed Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Stormed Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tempe Star
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tempe Star is Bunglehouse Blue (HGSW 0048) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bunglehouse Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tempe Star
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Tempe Star. The nearest is Ragtime Blues (DET558) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ragtime Blues swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tempe Star
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Coppice Blue (NO. G9), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Tempe Star without repainting risk. See the full Coppice Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tempe Star
At Rodda, the closest color to Tempe Star is Deep Water (CA203) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Water swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tempe Star
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tempe Star is Maine (C2-695) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tempe Star
At Clare, the closest color to Tempe Star is Deep Dive (PNT100-MD-40) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Dive swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tempe Star
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Tempe Star. The nearest is Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Newbury Port swatch →