Essential Teal T15-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #007377, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maxi Teal from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #007377 · T15-3
Essential Teal
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Essential Teal Technical Profile
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Essential Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Essential Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEssential Teal
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMaxi Teal
Maxi Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hypnotic Sea
PPG
Very similar
Simplified Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Largo Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Peacock Plume
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Totally Teal
Valspar
Very similar
Tropical Lagoon
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Joyful Tears
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Turquoise Trinket
Vista Paint
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Essential Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Essential Teal
#007377
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#225288
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Essential Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Essential Teal Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Essential Teal.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Essential Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Essential Teal have?
Essential Teal by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Essential Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Essential Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Essential Teal are Maxi Teal by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hypnotic Sea by PPG (a very close match), Simplified Teal by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Essential Teal's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Essential Teal?
Essential Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Essential Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.