Esmeralda vs Captivating Teal
Esmeralda is a Behr color while Captivating Teal comes from Benjamin Moore. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 31 vs 18, Captivating Teal will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green and blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Esmeralda vs Captivating Teal in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Esmeralda and Captivating Teal are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Captivating Teal will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Esmeralda would.
Color Details
Esmeralda vs Captivating Teal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Esmeralda on one side and Captivating Teal on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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