Barely Teal vs Harbor Side Teal
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Barely Teal (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Harbor Side Teal (LRV 68), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Barely Teal runs blue while Harbor Side Teal is decidedly green and blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Barely Teal vs Harbor Side Teal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barely Teal on one side and Harbor Side 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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At LRV 81 vs 58, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 27, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 55, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 13, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 44, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 12, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 8, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 68, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 12, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 45, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
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