Poolside Blue vs Teal Tone paint color comparison

Poolside Blue vs Teal Tone

Poolside BlueBenjamin MoorevsTeal ToneBenjamin MooreΔE 4.2 — Noticeable difference

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. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (40 vs 42), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Poolside Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2048-40
LRV39.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2048-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Teal Tone
Benjamin Moore · 663
LRV41.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number663
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Poolside Blue vs Teal Tone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Poolside Blue on one side and Teal Tone 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.