Dark Teal
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Dark Teal (2053-20) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 11 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#255A5E
LRV
10.12
Dark Teal in Real Rooms
Dark Teal has a low LRV of 10.12 — 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 bathroom, house, living room and misc.
4 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Dark 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.
Bathroom design incorporates Dark Teal walls for modern appeal.
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Bath fixtures and tile complement Dark Teal wall color.
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Bathroom walls painted Dark Teal create immersive, spa-like retreat.
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Vanity and mirrors shine against Dark Teal bathroom walls.
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4 House Photos
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Dark Teal is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
House exterior finished in 2053-20 presents striking curb appeal.
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Horizontal siding wraps the exterior in a rich Dark Teal hue.
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Board-and-batten walls display Dark Teal with crisp white trim details.
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Clapboard siding showcases Dark Teal across the home's facade.
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2 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Dark Teal is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
An accent wall painted Dark Teal anchors the living room seating.
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Crown molding frames walls finished in a moody Dark Teal tone.
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1 Misc Photo
More spaces painted in Dark Teal, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Cabinet doors in Dark Teal provide sophisticated storage and depth.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 80 vs 10, Winter White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 10, Silver Cloud is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 10, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 10, Vapor Trails is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Quietly Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 10), opening up a space where Dark Teal encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 10, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Dark Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Studio Clay reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 10), opening up a space where Dark Teal encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Calypso Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.