ColorplanBenjamin Moore Teal (2055-10) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Moscow Midnight (SW 9142). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 5.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #144552 |
| RGB | 20, 69, 82 |
| HSL | 193°, 61%, 20% |
About Teal
Teal (2055-10) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 5, Teal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Dark Harbor (CSP-720), it's cooler.
How Teal changes with the light
Teal is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Teal will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Teal will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Teal from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Teal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Teal in real homes
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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
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Seaworthy (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.2
Also close: Black Blue (ΔE 12.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.6
Also close: Midnight Blue (ΔE 12.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Teal questions
What undertone does Teal have?
Teal has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Teal a light or dark color?
Teal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, 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 Teal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Moscow Midnight SW 9142 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (closest available, ΔE 9.2); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 10.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Teal?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Teal's undertone.
Where does Teal work best?
Teal works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Teal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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