ColorplanBenjamin Moore Albuquerque Teal (607) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 29. For trim, try Irish Mint (2041-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 29.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #21A68C |
| RGB | 33, 166, 140 |
| HSL | 168°, 67%, 39% |
About Albuquerque Teal
Albuquerque Teal (607) is a deep, bold green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 29, Albuquerque Teal absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Albuquerque Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to St. Patrick (2044-30), it's lighter and cooler.
How Albuquerque Teal changes with the light
Albuquerque Teal has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Albuquerque Teal has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Albuquerque Teal will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Albuquerque Teal close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Albuquerque Teal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Albuquerque Teal in real homes
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Albuquerque Teal equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 14.9
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 18.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.1
Also close: Sugar Bag Light (ΔE 14.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 15.1
Also close: In The Moment (ΔE 16.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Albuquerque Teal questions
What undertone does Albuquerque Teal have?
Albuquerque Teal has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Albuquerque Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Albuquerque Teal a light or dark color?
Albuquerque Teal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 29.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 29, Albuquerque Teal absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Albuquerque Teal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 14.9); Farrow & Ball: Arsenic No.214 (closest available, ΔE 11.1); Behr: Dragonfly PPU12-03 (closest available, ΔE 15.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Albuquerque Teal?
Try Irish Mint (2041-70) on trim and Sea Foam (2123-60) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Albuquerque Teal's undertone.
Where does Albuquerque Teal work best?
Albuquerque Teal works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 29, Albuquerque Teal absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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