Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal CW-545
| Official page: | Spotswood Teal CW-545 |
| Code: | CW-545 |
| Name: | Spotswood Teal |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal?
Step into a world of tranquility with Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal, code CW-545. This luscious hue effortlessly adds sophistication and depth to any space it graces. Perfect for creating a sense of calm in a cozy living room or a chic and moody atmosphere in a stylish home office. The rich and luxurious Spotswood Teal is equally striking in a modern bedroom, evoking a sense of elegance and serenity. Let CW-545 infuse your interiors with a touch of timeless beauty and understated glamour.
Spotswood Teal for exterior (2 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool green hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.


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What are Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal undertones?
Spotswood Teal has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#6E9486
RGB code:
110, 148, 134
Is Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal CW-545 cool or warm?
With a hue of 158°, this Green reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
CW-545 Spotswood Teal HSL code: 158, 15%, 51%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Spotswood Teal
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
CW-545
Spotswood Teal
Darker shades
CW-545
Spotswood Teal
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Spotswood Teal with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 338, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.
LRV of Spotswood Teal
Spotswood Teal has an LRV of 28.06% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 28.06%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #6E9486 | |
| RGB Decimal | 110, 148, 134 | |
| RGB Percent | 43.14%, 58.04%, 52.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 158° Saturation: 25.68% Value: 58.04% | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 15, 51) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 25.68 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 9.46 Key: 41.96 | |
| YIQ | Y: 135.042 I: -18.145 Q: -12.395 | |
| XYZ | X: 21.322 Y: 26.215 Z: 26.484 | |
| CIE Lab | L:58.241 a:-16.196 b:3.156 | |
| CIE Luv | L:58.241 u:-19.076 v:7.015 | |
| Decimal | 7246982 | |
| Hunter Lab | 51.201, -15.268, 5.172 |
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