Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect bold teal paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume and if it might be right for your home!

Deep, bold colors are a fun paint option. They add a dark and moody feel to a room, which can feel both timeless and trendy.

These dark, deep colors feel welcoming and sophisticated at the same time.

Peacock Plume is a deep teal, combining blue and green to give a space an earthy, organic feel which still feeling edgy.

Let's discuss the details and see if Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume is right for your home!

Peacock Plume, Sherwin Williams, SW 0020

Peacock Plume is a bold, deep teal, perfect for an accent color. Or, if you're going for a dramatic flair, an entire room.

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Color Family

Peacock Plume is in the blue family.

Light Reflectance Value

27

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 27, Peacock Plume is a darker medium color, meaning it will not usually reflect much light back into the room.

RGB Colors

R: 115 G: 150 B: 148

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#739694

Undertones

Peacock is a blue paint color with green and gray undertones.

Peacock Plume will look more blue-green or teal in south-facing rooms that have lots of natural light.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Peacock Plume will appear cooler and more blue.

Best uses

Peacock Plume can be used for a whole room or as an accent color. I’d use it for:

• Living rooms, bedrooms, or dens where you want a dramatic, moody feel
• Accent wall
• A focal point such as a fireplace or built-ins
• Home exterior
• Interior or exterior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Moody Blue
• Benjamin Moore Avalon
• Behr Blue Agave
• Sherwin Williams Mountain Stream
• Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Wythe Blue
• Behr Dragonfly
• Sherwin Williams Morning At Sea

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Coordinating Colors

Peacock Plume is dark enough that it can work as a neutral and pairs well with most colors, including light blues and greens, cool whites, warm grays, beiges, light pinks, and corals.

Peacock Plume can also be paired with other bold colors, such as golds or dark greens, for a more dramatic look.

Golden orange / yellows:

• Anjou Pear
• Torchlight
• Golden Fleece
• Polvo de Oro
• Classical Gold

Muted roses:

• Rose Brocade
• Carley's Rose
• Salon Rose
• Moss Rose
• Concerto
  

Blue-green pastels:

• Topsail
• Glimmer
• Opaline
• Window Pane
• Fleeting Green

Trim Colors

Since Peacock Plume is a cool paint color, I suggest pairing it with a bright, white trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Peacock Plume.

What color is SW Peacock Plume?

SW Peacock Plume is a deep, bold teal. It's in the blue color family and boasts green and gray undertones.

Peacock Plume appears more teal in rooms with lots of natural light and more blue in darker spaces.

What color is close to SW Peacock Plume?

While no two paint colors are exactly alike, Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume is similar to SW Moody Blue, SW Mountain Stream, SW Morning At Sea, BM Avalon, BM Williamsburg Wythe Blue, Behr Blue Agave, and Behr Dragonfly.

The best way to see the differences and which suits your style best is to swatch the colors in your home.

Is SW Peacock Plume warm or cool?

Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume is a cool paint color.

Is SW Peacock Plume blue or green?

SW Peacock Plume is a deep, bold teal. It's in the blue color family, but it has green undertones, giving it its teal appearance.

In brighter lighting situations, Peacock Plume will appear more teal and in darker spaces, it will appear more blue.

What color trim goes with SW Peacock Plume?

Peacock Plume pairs well with bright whites for trim, such as BM Simply White, SW Extra White or Behr Ultra Pure White.

What's the difference: SW Peacock Plume vs BM Williamsburg Wythe Blue?

With an LRV of 33, Williamsburg Wythe Blue is lighter than Peacock Plume, which has an LRV of 27.

Peacock Plume is more teal and more green, whereas Williamsburg Wythe Blue is more blue.

Peacock Plume is slightly more muted, and Williamsburg Wythe Blue is slightly more saturated.

Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.

Thanks for reading!