Mediterranean Teal
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Mediterranean Teal (2123-10) 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 12 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#465956
LRV
10.56
Mediterranean Teal in Real Rooms
Mediterranean Teal has a low LRV of 10.56 — 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 bedroom, front door, living room, kitchen cabinets, bathroom and misc.
2 Bedroom Photos
Mediterranean Teal creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Bedroom walls wrapped in Mediterranean Teal create a serene coastal retreat.
@theroughhome
Paneled walls painted Mediterranean Teal add architectural depth to this bedroom.
@theroughhome
3 Front Door Photos
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Mediterranean 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.
The front door in Mediterranean Teal welcomes visitors with bold color.
@designdetailsbycindy
A Mediterranean Teal front door stands out against neutral exterior trim.
@meredithbranchllc
This entry door painted Mediterranean Teal makes a striking first impression.
@nicolecoulterdesign
2 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Mediterranean 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 walls in Mediterranean Teal establish a sophisticated, calming atmosphere.
@alissasextonart
Hallway walls in Mediterranean Teal guide visitors through the home.
@saylor_company
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
The depth of Mediterranean Teal on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Mediterranean Teal brighten the cooking space.
@namastayinmynest
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Mediterranean 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 painted Mediterranean Teal evoke a spa-like tranquility.
@rellybell
3 Misc Photos
These examples of Mediterranean 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.
Wall surfaces transformed with Mediterranean Teal create instant visual impact.
@1895stepler_house
Furniture pieces painted Mediterranean Teal add unexpected color to rooms.
@ladeedadesign
A painted dresser in Mediterranean Teal becomes a bold focal point.
@ladeedadesign
Coordinating Colors
Swiss Coffee reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 11), opening up a space where Mediterranean Teal encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 11, Bunny Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Distant Gray reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 11), opening up a space where Mediterranean Teal encloses it.
Natural Cream reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 11), opening up a space where Mediterranean Teal encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 72 vs 11, Raindrops on Roses is decisively the brighter choice.
Aplomb reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Mediterranean Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (20 vs 11) makes Deep Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (14 vs 11) makes Love Affair the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (20 vs 11) makes Caribbean Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (11 vs 5) makes Mediterranean Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.