ColorplanBenjamin Moore Teal Ocean (2049-30) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Vardo (No.288). For trim, try Tulle Skirt (2135-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 15.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #29777B |
| RGB | 41, 119, 123 |
| HSL | 183°, 50%, 32% |
About Teal Ocean
Teal Ocean (2049-30) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 15, Teal Ocean absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Teal Ocean 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. It's very close to Largo Teal (742); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Teal Ocean changes with the light
Teal Ocean 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
Teal Ocean has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Teal Ocean 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 Teal Ocean close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Teal Ocean looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Teal Ocean in real homes
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Teal Ocean 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 11.7
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 13.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.2
Also close: Hidden Gem (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Teal Ocean questions
What undertone does Teal Ocean have?
Teal Ocean has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Teal Ocean read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Teal Ocean a light or dark color?
Teal Ocean has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Teal Ocean 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 Ocean in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oceanside SW 6496 (closest available, ΔE 11.7); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 9.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Teal Ocean?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Teal Ocean's undertone.
Where does Teal Ocean work best?
Teal Ocean works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 15, Teal Ocean absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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