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Avalon Teal

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Avalon Teal remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#26768E

LRV

17.58

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Light Reflectance Value
17.58
Dark
TemperatureCool
Tone
Rich
UseInterior Only
Collection

Avalon Teal in Real Rooms

Avalon Teal has a low LRV of 17.58 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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 dining room, misc and bathroom.

3 Dining Room Photos

For an "all-day" dining room, Avalon Teal is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.

Avalon Teal Dining Room

Dining room walls glow in sophisticated Avalon Teal.

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Avalon Teal Dining Room

Dining space walls painted in dramatic Avalon Teal.

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Bm Avalon Teal Dining Room

Dining walls feature rich, luxe Avalon Teal.

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3 Misc Photos

These examples of Avalon Teal in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Benjamin Moore Avalon Teal Review

Painted surfaces finished in elegant Avalon Teal.

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Avalon Teal Painted Furniture

Furniture piece coated in bold Avalon Teal.

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Avalon Teal Wall Paint

Wall paint applied in jewel-toned Avalon Teal.

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1 Bathroom Photo

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Avalon Teal provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

Benjamin Moore Avalon Teal Bathroom

Bathroom walls wrapped in calming Avalon Teal.

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Color Codes

HEX#26768E
RGB38, 118, 142
HSL194° 58% 35%
CMYK73 17 0 44
CIE LabL: 46.1 a: -15.6 b: -20.0
XYZX: 0.12 Y: 0.15 Z: 0.28