Teton Blue vs Tar
Teton Blue is a Behr color while Tar comes from Farrow & Ball. Teton Blue reads as blue-grey, while Tar reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 31 vs 9, Teton Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Teton Blue's blue character against Tar's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 27.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Teton Blue vs Tar in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Teton Blue and Tar in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Teton Blue returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Teton Blue vs Tar Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Teton Blue on one side and Tar 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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