Aplomb vs Captivating Teal paint color comparison

Aplomb vs Captivating Teal

AplombBenjamin MoorevsCaptivating TealBenjamin MooreΔE 45.2 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Aplomb reads as grey, while Captivating Teal reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 31 vs 21, Captivating Teal will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Aplomb's red character against Captivating Teal's green and blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 45.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aplomb
Benjamin Moore · AF-625
LRV20.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-625
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Captivating Teal
Benjamin Moore · 649
LRV31.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number649
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Aplomb vs Captivating Teal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aplomb on one side and Captivating Teal on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.