ColorplanBenjamin Moore Barely Teal (2048-70) is a very light green with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 83. Closest matches: Behr Salty Tear (510A-2). For trim, try Minty Green (2042-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 82.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D3F1EE |
| RGB | 211, 241, 238 |
| HSL | 174°, 52%, 89% |
About Barely Teal
Barely Teal (2048-70) is a very light, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 83, Barely Teal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Barely Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Icy Moon Drops (2056-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Barely Teal changes with the light
Barely Teal is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Barely Teal is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Barely Teal will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Barely Teal will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Barely Teal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Barely Teal in real homes
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Barely 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 6.2
Also close: Waterscape (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.1
Also close: Pavilion Blue (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Barely Teal questions
What undertone does Barely Teal have?
Barely Teal has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Barely Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Barely Teal a light or dark color?
Barely Teal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 83, Barely Teal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Barely Teal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tidewater SW 6477 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Cabbage White No.269 (closest available, ΔE 8.1); Behr: Salty Tear 510A-2 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Barely Teal?
Try Minty Green (2042-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Barely Teal's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Barely Teal work best?
Barely Teal works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 83, Barely Teal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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