Barely Teal 2048-70 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D4F2EF, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tender Touch from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4F2EF · 2048-70
Barely Teal
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barely Teal Technical Profile
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Barely Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barely Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBarely Teal
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTender Touch
Tender Touch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Icecap Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Air of Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Eastern Wind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cool Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Icy Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Seaspray
PPG
Very similar
Snow Line
Kilz
Very similar
Water .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barely Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Teal
#D4F2EF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78A0BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barely Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Barely 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.
Barely Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely Teal have?
Barely Teal by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Barely Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barely Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Teal are Tender Touch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Icecap Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Air of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barely 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 Barely Teal?
Barely Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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