Barely Teal
We've categorized Barely Teal as a bright and airy Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 21 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#D3F1EE
LRV
81.12
Barely Teal in Real Rooms
Barely Teal has a high LRV of 81.12 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, kitchen cabinets, bathroom, misc and front door.
3 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Barely Teal with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Bedroom
@silverbrookpaints
2048-70 Bedroom
@interiorsbydesignct
Barely Teal Bedroom
@aimeejobyrum
4 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Barely Teal takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Barely Teal Living Room Review
@frank.leonard.painting
Bm Barely Teal Living Room
@frank.leonard.painting
Benjamin Moore Barely Teal Living Room
@frank.leonard.painting
Bm Barely Teal Living Room
@frank.leonard.painting
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Barely Teal for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Light Blue Kitchen Cabinets
@coastalcabinetpainting
Barely Teal Kitchen Cabinets
@coastalcabinetpainting
2048-70 Kitchen Cabinets
@coastalcabinetpainting
Benjamin Moore Barely Teal Kitchen Cabinets
@coastalcabinetpainting
Barely Teal Kitchen Cabinets
@coastalcabinetpainting
3 Bathroom Photos
In the bathroom, Barely Teal brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
2048-70 Bathroom
@scrapmetaldiva
Bathroom
@scrapmetaldiva
2048-70 Bathroom
@scrapmetaldiva
5 Misc Photos
Barely 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.
Bm Barely Teal Wall Paint
@sherrycoogan
2048-70 Color Block
@southwesternpaint
Benjamin Moore Barely Teal Color Block
@southwesternpaint
Kids' Room Paint
@missmacedo
Benjamin Moore Barely Teal Kids' Room
@missmacedo
1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Barely 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.
Benjamin Moore Barely Teal Front Door
@christian.esposito.painting
