Teal Tension
Teal Tension is a genuinely dark paint color from Dulux. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 26 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#136777
LRV
12.00
Teal Tension in Real Rooms
Teal Tension has a low LRV of 12 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
5 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Teal Tension rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Dulux Teal Tension bedroom panelling
@houseattheheath
Dulux Teal Tension 50BG 12/219 bedroom headboard
@love_my_wirral_home
Dulux Teal Tension 50BG 12/219 bedroom
@homebehindthewalls
Dark blue bedroom interior design
@ou.r_h.ome
Dark blue bedroom interior with Dulux Teal Tension
@the_fixer_upper_house
9 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Teal Tension 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.
Dulux Teal Tension 50BG 12/219 living room fireplace
@dysfunctionalplannersgarden
3 Front Door Photos
In a world of boring front doors, Teal Tension is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
Dulux Teal Tension 50BG 12/219 blue front door
@signature_decor_
Dulux Teal Tension 50BG 12/219 front door paint
@leaveittoniamh
Dulux Teal Tension 50BG 12/219 front door
@wpjpropertyservices
6 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Teal Tension 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.
Dulux Teal Tension 50BG 12/219 bathroom panelling
@thecornerhousebury
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Teal Tension cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Dulux Teal Tension 50BG 12/219 kitchen cabinets
@justsprayituk
1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Teal Tension make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Color block kitchen painting Teal Tension
@platinum_interior_decorating
1 Dining Room Photo
The color Teal Tension has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Blue acent wall in dining room Dulux Teal Tension
@beffungriffiths
