ColorplanBenjamin Moore Avalon Teal (CSP-645) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 15. For trim, try Sweet Bluette (813).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 15.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #26768E |
| RGB | 38, 118, 142 |
| HSL | 194°, 58%, 35% |
About Avalon Teal
Avalon Teal (CSP-645) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 15, Avalon Teal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Avalon 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 Americana (770), it's warmer and more muted.
How Avalon Teal changes with the light
Avalon 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
Avalon Teal has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Avalon 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 Avalon Teal close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Avalon Teal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Avalon Teal in real homes
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Avalon 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 9.7
Also close: Oceanside (ΔE 10.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Vardo (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Avalon Teal questions
What undertone does Avalon Teal have?
Avalon Teal has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Avalon Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Avalon Teal a light or dark color?
Avalon Teal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Avalon Teal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Avalon Teal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (closest available, ΔE 9.7); Farrow & Ball: Sloe Blue No.87 (closest available, ΔE 8.0); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 8.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Avalon Teal?
Try Sweet Bluette (813) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Avalon Teal's undertone.
Where does Avalon Teal work best?
Avalon Teal works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 15, Avalon Teal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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