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BehrPPU13-08

Venus Teal

Venus Teal is a versatile paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#85a4a2

LRV

32.72

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Light Reflectance Value
32.72
Medium
TemperatureCool

Venus Teal in Real Rooms

Venus Teal has a medium LRV of 32.72 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.

1 House Photo

On the exterior, Venus Teal holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Behr Venus Teal house exterior color review

House exterior in Venus Teal makes a bold architectural statement year-round.

@letteredcottage

9 Misc Photos

Venus Teal shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Behr Venus Teal painted storage color review

Storage boxes painted Venus Teal organize spaces while adding decorative visual interest.

@vintage_gems_denver

Similar Colors

Venus Teal
Watery
Venus Teal vs Watery
Venus Teal
Watery
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Venus Teal
PPU13-08 · LRV 33
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Watery
HDC-CT-26 · LRV 48

Watery reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 33), opening up a space where Venus Teal encloses it.

Sequoia Lake
Venus Teal
Sequoia Lake vs Venus Teal
Sequoia Lake
Venus Teal
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Sequoia Lake
PPU12-02 · LRV 13
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Venus Teal
PPU13-08 · LRV 33

At LRV 33 vs 13, Venus Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Dragonfly
Venus Teal
Dragonfly vs Venus Teal
Dragonfly
Venus Teal
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Dragonfly
LRV 26
Behr
Venus Teal
PPU13-08 · LRV 33

Venus Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Tower Bridge
Venus Teal
Tower Bridge vs Venus Teal
Tower Bridge
Venus Teal
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Tower Bridge
S440-4 · LRV 30
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Venus Teal
PPU13-08 · LRV 33

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#85a4a2
RGB133, 164, 162
HSL176° 15% 58%
CMYK19 0 1 36
CIE LabL: 65.1 a: -11.1 b: -2.5
XYZX: 29.47 Y: 34.15 Z: 39.21