Ref. #2CC97B · S-G-490
Intense Teal
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Intense Teal Technical Profile
What color is Intense Teal? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #2CC97B. Intense Teal has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Intense Teal creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Intense Teal
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Intense Teal from other brands?
The closest matches are Snow Pea by Dunn-Edwards (#6CCC7B), Vegetation by Dunn-Edwards (#5CCD97), Lime Tart by Benjamin Moore (#73CD89). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Intense Teal?
Intense Teal has an LRV of 24.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.