Teal
At first glance, Teal belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 6.5 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#144552LRV
6.49
Teal in Rooms
Follow Teal from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 7 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
5 Misc Photos
Teal (2055-10) moves through 5 misc images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Accent wall in Teal creates depth in this bright, minimalist room.
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Kitchen cabinets painted in Teal bring bold color to white countertops.
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Teal painted cabinets add sophisticated storage to this classic kitchen.
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Dresser painted in Teal transforms a bedroom with unexpected color.
@julie_simpleredesign
Teal furniture piece anchors the corner of this neutral living space.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
The repetition of doors, drawers and shadow lines can draw different notes from Teal (2055-10). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen cabinets in Teal provide striking contrast against white subway tile.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Teal (2055-10) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under natural light, candles and pendant lighting.
Dining room walls in Teal create an intimate gathering space.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 6, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 6, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 6, Wickham Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 90 vs 6, Snowfall White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Bridal Rose reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 6), opening up a space where Teal encloses it.
Hint of Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 6), opening up a space where Teal encloses it.
Cloudy Gray reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 6), opening up a space where Teal encloses it.
Hodley Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 38 vs 6, Cherry Malt is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 9 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Dark, deep notes of blue and green make for an ultra-decadent hue.