Ref. #23A78B · 500B-7
Tucson Teal
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tucson Teal Technical Profile
What color is Tucson Teal? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #23A78B. Colors similar to Tucson Teal include Benjamin Moore Albuquerque Teal, Valspar Tropical Rainforest, MPC Green Goddess. Tucson Teal has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Tucson 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 Tucson Teal
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tucson Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tucson Teal
#23A78B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4D94B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tucson Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tucson 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 Tucson 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.
Tucson Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tucson Teal have?
Tucson Teal by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Tucson Teal from other brands?
The closest matches are Albuquerque Teal by Benjamin Moore (#22A78D), Tropical Rainforest by Valspar (#19A585), Green Goddess by MPC (#00A58C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tucson Teal?
Tucson Teal has an LRV of 18.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Tucson Teal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.