Barely Teal vs Rose Reflection paint color comparison

Barely Teal vs Rose Reflection

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Barely Teal belongs to the blue family and Rose Reflection to the pink-red family. At LRV 81 vs 73, Barely Teal will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Barely Teal's blue character against Rose Reflection's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 23.6, 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

Barely Teal
Benjamin Moore · 2048-70
Hex#D3F1EE
LRV81.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2048-70
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Rose Reflection
Benjamin Moore · 2171-60
Hex#FDDAD5
LRV73.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2171-60
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Barely Teal vs Rose Reflection Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barely Teal on one side and Rose Reflection 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.

More Barely Teal comparisons

See how Barely Teal stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Barely Teal
Ammonite
Barely Teal
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 69), opening up a space where Ammonite encloses it.

Barely Teal
White Dove
Barely Teal
White Dove
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Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Barely Teal
Iron Ore
Barely Teal
Iron Ore
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Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 6, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Purbeck Stone
Barely Teal
Purbeck Stone
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Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Barely Teal
Evergreen Fog
Barely Teal
Evergreen Fog
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Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Barely Teal
Mizzle
Barely Teal
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81
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LRV 52

At LRV 81 vs 52, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Agreeable Gray
Barely Teal
Agreeable Gray
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Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.

Barely Teal
Accessible Beige
Barely Teal
Accessible Beige
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Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 58, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
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Barely Teal
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 27, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
French Gray
Barely Teal
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Barely Teal
Naval
Barely Teal
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Barely Teal
Tranquil Dawn
Barely Teal
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 55, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Bancha
Barely Teal
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

At LRV 81 vs 13, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Hardwick White
Barely Teal
Hardwick White
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Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 44, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Pure White
Barely Teal
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

With LRVs of 84 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Barely Teal
Artichoke
Barely Teal
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Barely Teal
Balboa Mist
Barely Teal
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 66, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Shoji White
Barely Teal
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

A 7-point LRV gap (81 vs 74) makes Barely Teal the marginally brighter of the two.

Barely Teal
Snowbound
Barely Teal
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Barely Teal
Pigeon
Barely Teal
Pigeon
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.

Barely Teal
Pewter Green
Barely Teal
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 12, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Duck Green
Barely Teal
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 8, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Skimming Stone
Barely Teal
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 68, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Dix Blue
Barely Teal
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.

Barely Teal
Vintage Vogue
Barely Teal
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 12, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Saybrook Sage
Barely Teal
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 45, Barely Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Barely Teal
Pale Green
Barely Teal
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.

Barely Teal
Pine Needle
Barely Teal
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.

Barely Teal
Cement grey
Barely Teal
Cement grey
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 24), opening up a space where Cement grey encloses it.

Barely Teal
Guilford Green
Barely Teal
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Barely Teal
2048-70 · LRV 81

Barely Teal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 57), opening up a space where Guilford Green encloses it.