Aegean Teal
Often used for its versatile qualities, Aegean Teal remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 46 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#6F898B
LRV
25.13
Aegean Teal in Real Rooms
Aegean Teal has a medium LRV of 25.13 — 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. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, misc and dining room.
4 Front Door Photos
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Aegean Teal rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
@cloudcottagerenovations
Front door painted Aegean Teal makes a bold, welcoming statement.
@royalpropainting
Wooden front door painted in Aegean Teal makes a bold architectural statement.
@pvhomestaging
This front entrance door showcases Aegean Teal's rich, inviting depth.
@cloudcottagerenovations
4 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Aegean Teal in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Living room accent wall painted in Aegean Teal creates instant impact.
@rainesinc
One wall in Aegean Teal anchors this comfortable living room.
@interiorbloomsdesign
Wall color Aegean Teal brings peaceful, sophisticated calm here.
@thehousethatjuliebuilt
Hallway walls painted Aegean Teal guide movement through connected rooms.
@missilsetti
5 Bedroom Photos
To use Aegean Teal in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Bedroom walls painted in Aegean Teal establish serene elegance.
@fordandcrew
This bedroom accent wall in Aegean Teal creates soothing contrast.
@jewels1993_2
Bedroom walls finished in Aegean Teal provide restful color depth.
@beamandbloom
One accent wall in Aegean Teal transforms this bedroom.
@theromeroreno
Bedroom walls painted Aegean Teal create a tranquil retreat.
@authentically.ashley
7 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Aegean Teal and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom walls in Aegean Teal brighten the window area beautifully.
@k8ofalltrades
11 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Aegean Teal cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinets in Aegean Teal create a sophisticated focal point above white countertops.
@movewithmartha
12 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Aegean Teal provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
An accent wall painted Aegean Teal draws focus to architectural columns.
@mjb.decorating
3 Dining Room Photos
The color Aegean Teal has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Dining room walls in Aegean Teal create an intimate gathering atmosphere.
@homeonthebayinteriors
The dining room wall in Aegean Teal enhances formal entertaining spaces.
@katiegagnon.design
Dining room walls in Aegean Teal pair elegantly with neutral furnishings.
@authentically.ashley
Coordinating Colors
Gray Cashmere reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 25), opening up a space where Aegean Teal encloses it.
At LRV 90 vs 25, Chantilly Lace is decisively the brighter choice.
Atrium White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 25), opening up a space where Aegean Teal encloses it.
At LRV 67 vs 25, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (25 vs 22) makes Aegean Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
Aegean Teal reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 12), opening up a space where Desert Shadows encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 25, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 25), opening up a space where Aegean Teal encloses it.
At LRV 25 vs 6, Aegean Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 25 vs 8, Aegean Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (29 vs 25) makes Studio Clay the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Cloudy Sky reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (33 vs 25) makes Sea Star the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 10-point LRV gap (35 vs 25) makes Boca Raton Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Aegean Teal reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 11), opening up a space where Yorktowne Green encloses it.
Aegean Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.