ColorplanBenjamin Moore Refreshing Teal (2039-70) is a very light green with a green undertone and an LRV of 87.
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 86.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D8F6EC |
| RGB | 216, 246, 236 |
| HSL | 160°, 63%, 91% |
About Refreshing Teal
Refreshing Teal (2039-70) is a very light, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 87, Refreshing Teal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Refreshing 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 Minty Green (2042-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Refreshing Teal changes with the light
Refreshing 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
Refreshing Teal is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Refreshing Teal will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Refreshing Teal will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Refreshing Teal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Refreshing Teal in real homes
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Refreshing 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 7.5
Also close: Waterscape (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Cabbage White (ΔE 9.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Refreshing Teal questions
What undertone does Refreshing Teal have?
Refreshing Teal has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Refreshing Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Refreshing Teal a light or dark color?
Refreshing Teal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 87, Refreshing Teal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Refreshing Teal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tidewater SW 6477 (closest available, ΔE 7.5); Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Blue No.252 (closest available, ΔE 8.6); Behr: Salty Tear 510A-2 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Refreshing Teal?
Refreshing Teal is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Refreshing Teal work best?
Refreshing Teal works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 87, Refreshing Teal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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