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. 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 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 walls in Barely Teal create a calm, restorative environment.
@silverbrookpaints
Bedroom painted in Barely Teal 2048-70 establishes peaceful sanctuary.
@interiorsbydesignct
Bedroom walls in Barely Teal foster calm and restful surroundings.
@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.
Living room walls in Barely Teal deliver soft, contemplative color.
@frank.leonard.painting
Living room painted Barely Teal brings sophisticated blue-green elegance.
@frank.leonard.painting
Soft walls in Barely Teal create a serene living room atmosphere.
@frank.leonard.painting
Walls painted in Barely Teal define this comfortable living space.
@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."
Upper cabinets in Barely Teal brighten the kitchen with subtle color.
@coastalcabinetpainting
Kitchen cabinetry in Barely Teal adds understated elegance to the workspace.
@coastalcabinetpainting
Lower cabinets painted Barely Teal complement this kitchen's refined aesthetic.
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Cabinet doors in Barely Teal transform the kitchen with gentle sophistication.
@coastalcabinetpainting
Pale Barely Teal cabinetry brings airy freshness to this kitchen design.
@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.
Bathroom walls in Barely Teal create a peaceful, spa-like retreat.
@scrapmetaldiva
Tiled walls in Barely Teal enhance the bathroom's serene ambiance.
@scrapmetaldiva
Vanity surround painted Barely Teal softens this bathroom's clean lines.
@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.
Wall color Barely Teal brings subtle warmth to any room.
@sherrycoogan
Two-tone walls feature Barely Teal as an accent color block.
@southwesternpaint
Color blocking with Barely Teal adds visual interest to this space.
@southwesternpaint
Nursery walls in Barely Teal provide a gentle backdrop for children.
@missmacedo
Kids' room painted Barely Teal encourages creativity and calm.
@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.
Front door painted in Barely Teal welcomes guests with understated charm.
@christian.esposito.painting
Coordinating Colors
Super White reads slightly lighter (LRV 87 vs 81), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Chantilly Lace reads slightly lighter (LRV 90 vs 81), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 57), opening up a space where Metallic Silver encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 34, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 81 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 21), opening up a space where Aplomb encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 10, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 6), opening up a space where Caponata encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 20, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 14, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 9, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 10, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Barely Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Barely Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 71), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 68), opening up a space where Harbor Side Teal encloses it.
Barely Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 81 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.