ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tropical Teal (734) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 20. For trim, try Icing on the Cake (2049-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 19.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #00898A |
| RGB | 0, 137, 138 |
| HSL | 180°, 100%, 27% |
About Tropical Teal
Tropical Teal (734) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 20, Tropical Teal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Tropical 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 Gulf Shores (665), it's cooler.
How Tropical Teal changes with the light
Tropical 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
Tropical Teal has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Tropical 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 Tropical Teal close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Tropical Teal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Tropical Teal in real homes
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Tropical 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 17.5
Also close: Bracing Blue (ΔE 18.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Sloe Blue (ΔE 14.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.7
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 13.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tropical Teal questions
What undertone does Tropical Teal have?
Tropical Teal has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Tropical Teal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Tropical Teal a light or dark color?
Tropical Teal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 20, Tropical 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 Tropical Teal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (closest available, ΔE 17.5); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Behr: Dragonfly PPU12-03 (closest available, ΔE 12.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tropical Teal?
Try Icing on the Cake (2049-70) on trim and Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tropical Teal's undertone.
Where does Tropical Teal work best?
Tropical Teal works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 20, Tropical Teal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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