Teal paint colors
Top picks for teal
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named teal every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More teal shades
11 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Teal at every US brand
9 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full teal lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Top Kompozit teal
46 in deckKompozit's deck has 46 colors that match the teal band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
Teal in real rooms
5 roomsCurated picks per room with cross-brand matches at every major US brand.
About teal
Teal is the in-between blue-green that reads moody, marine, or jewel-tone depending on which side of the family you pick. Benjamin Moore named Aegean Teal their 2021 Color of the Year and kicked off a wave of designer rooms in soft, slightly desaturated teals — a quieter alternative to navy that pairs especially well with brass, oak, and warm whites.
The deeper end of the family — Hague Blue, peacock, deep emerald-teal — reads almost black in low light and unfolds into a rich blue-green under a lamp. Use teal where you want depth without the weight of a true navy; pair with cream trim and warm wood, avoid cool whites which can make teal read flat.
Teal paint — frequently asked questions
What is the difference between teal and turquoise?+
Teal is the deeper, more muted blue-green (LRV 15–40), often used as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Turquoise is brighter and more saturated (LRV 45–65), with a clearer green cast. Both share the blue-green hue range (165–195°); saturation and lightness separate them.
Is teal still trendy in 2025?+
Soft "aegean" teals are — Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal (BM 2136-40, the 2021 COTY) still leads designer roundups, and Hague Blue (F&B No. 30) has been on every "moody dining room" list since 2020. Bright turquoise and pure teal swimming-pool blues are less common now; the trend is toward muted, designer-leaning teals.
What rooms work best with teal walls?+
Dining rooms (the depth pairs with candlelight and brass), powder rooms (saturated teal contained in a small footprint), libraries and offices (the cool tone aids focus), and kitchen islands. Avoid full-room teal in bedrooms unless the light is strong — teal can read cold in a small dark space.
What pairs well with teal paint?+
Brass hardware, warm walnut or oak floors, creamy white trim, and terracotta or rust accents. Teal sits on the cool side of the wheel, so warm partners balance it. Avoid stark cool white trim (makes teal look flat) and chrome hardware (too cold + cold = sterile).