Tucson Teal vs Moscow Midnight

Tucson Teal (Benjamin Moore) and Moscow Midnight (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 7 vs 5 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Tucson Teal leans blue, Moscow Midnight reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Tucson Teal vs Moscow Midnight in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Tucson Teal and Moscow Midnight are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Tucson TealTucson Teal Bedroom

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Moscow MidnightSw Moscow Midnight Bedroom

@buttevilleschoolhouse

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Tucson TealBenjamin Moore Tucson Teal kitchen cabinets

@shinyhousemovement

Moscow MidnightSW Moscow Midnight kitchen cabinets

@rollingoakranch

Color Details

Tucson Teal
Benjamin Moore · 2056-10
Hex#0B464E
LRV6.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2056-10
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Moscow Midnight
Sherwin-Williams · 9142
Hex#204652
LRV5.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9142
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Tucson Teal vs Moscow Midnight Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tucson Teal on one side and Moscow Midnight 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 Tucson Teal comparisons

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

White Dove
Tucson Teal
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Tucson Teal
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Tucson Teal
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Tucson Teal
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Tucson Teal
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Tucson Teal
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Tucson Teal
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Tucson Teal
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Tucson Teal
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Tucson Teal
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Tucson Teal
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Tucson Teal
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Tucson Teal
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Tucson Teal
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Tucson Teal
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Tucson Teal
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Tucson Teal
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Tucson Teal
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Tucson Teal
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Tucson Teal
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Tucson Teal reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Tucson Teal
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Tucson Teal
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Tucson Teal
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Tucson Teal
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Tucson Teal
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Tucson Teal
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Tucson Teal
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Tucson Teal
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Tucson Teal
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Tucson Teal
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter