Intense Teal S-G-490 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #2CC97B, LRV 24 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snow Pea from Dunn-Edwards (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2CC97B · S-G-490
Intense Teal
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Intense Teal Technical Profile
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Intense Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Intense Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrIntense Teal
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Dunn-EdwardsSnow Pea
Snow Pea
Dunn-Edwards
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Lime Tart
Benjamin Moore
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Bermuda Grass
PPG
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Elmvale
Vista Paint
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Gabled Green
Dutch Boy
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Green Galore
Valspar
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Lucerne
Hirshfield's
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Luminous Green
RAL
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Julep
Sherwin-Williams
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Iguana
Kilz
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Thrive .05
Colorhouse
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Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Intense Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Intense Teal
#2CC97B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6BBDBD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Intense Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Intense 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 Intense Teal.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Intense Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Intense Teal have?
Intense Teal by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Intense Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Intense Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Intense Teal are Snow Pea by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Vegetation by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Lime Tart by Benjamin Moore (a close match) — the best options for getting Intense 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 Intense Teal?
Intense Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, 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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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 Intense Teal's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.