Tantalizing Teal
We've categorized Tantalizing Teal as a versatile and reflective Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 13 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#87DCCE
LRV
60.59
Tantalizing Teal's Color Strip
Tantalizing Teal is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 271 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Tantalizing Teal in Real Rooms
Tantalizing Teal has a high LRV of 60.59 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, front door, kitchen, living room and house.
3 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Tantalizing Teal on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Accent walls in Tantalizing Teal introduce sophisticated color and dynamic energy.
@ladybear143
Children's bedroom walls glow in a vibrant Tantalizing Teal hue.
@christian.esposito.painting
Wooden furniture transforms when coated in Tantalizing Teal.
@fancy.furbish
4 Front Door Photos
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Tantalizing Teal in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
Front door painted Tantalizing Teal makes a bold, welcoming statement.
@hintdesign
A front door painted in Tantalizing Teal creates bold curb appeal.
@sayrenas
Double doors painted Tantalizing Teal frame the home's entrance beautifully.
@morganbrameymartin
Shutters and trim pop with Tantalizing Teal applied throughout.
@faith_cooking_life
2 Kitchen Photos
The sophisticated undertones of Tantalizing Teal 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.
Kitchen cabinetry finished in Tantalizing Teal adds striking visual depth.
@bayshorepainting
Painted kitchen islands anchor the space in rich Tantalizing Teal.
@bayshorepainting
2 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Tantalizing 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.
Accent walls in Tantalizing Teal draw focus in living spaces.
@rufustiger
Living room walls wrapped in Tantalizing Teal create moody sophistication.
@rufustiger
2 House Photos
Using Tantalizing Teal on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Exterior siding in Tantalizing Teal commands attention from the street.
@coastalbeachliving
House exteriors shine with Tantalizing Teal as a bold statement color.
@hallerpaintingpros
Coordinating Colors
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 61), opening up a space where Tantalizing Teal encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (70 vs 61) makes Egret White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 61 vs 40, Tantalizing Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 61), opening up a space where Tantalizing Teal encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 61 and 59, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 59), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (61 vs 56) makes Tantalizing Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (61 vs 49) makes Tantalizing Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
Tantalizing Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 12-point LRV gap (61 vs 49) makes Tantalizing Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (61 vs 56) makes Tantalizing Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 73 vs 61, Aquatint is decisively the brighter choice.
Spa reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Tantalizing Teal reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 19), opening up a space where Rose Brocade encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 37, Tantalizing Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
Tantalizing Teal reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 12), opening up a space where Alaea encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 34, Tantalizing Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
Tantalizing Teal reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 20), opening up a space where Moss Rose encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 5, Tantalizing Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 19, Tantalizing Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 73 vs 61, Aquatint is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
At LRV 61 vs 43, Tantalizing Teal is decisively the brighter choice.