Ref. #2A5757 · 510F-7
Teal Forest
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Teal Forest Technical Profile
What color is Teal Forest? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #2A5757. Colors similar to Teal Forest include Benjamin Moore Deep Sea Green, MPC Green Felt, Benjamin Moore Dollar Bill Green. Teal Forest has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Teal Forest creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Teal Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Teal Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Teal Forest
#2A5757
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#475A6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Teal Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Teal Forest 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 Teal Forest.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Teal Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Teal Forest have?
Teal Forest by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Teal Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are Deep Sea Green by Benjamin Moore (#265557), Green Felt by MPC (#325656), Dollar Bill Green by Benjamin Moore (#335755). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Teal Forest?
Teal Forest has an LRV of 8.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Teal Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.