Dark Teal 2053-20 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #265B5F, estimated LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Terrace Teal from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #265B5F · 2053-20
Dark Teal
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Dark Teal Technical Profile
HEX Code#265B5F
RGB38, 91, 95
Estimated LRV8.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Dark Teal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Teal
#265B5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#445974
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Teal Room Palettes
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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
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Dark Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Teal have?
Dark Teal by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Teal are Terrace Teal by Behr (a close digital match), Out to Sea by Behr (a close digital match), Turquoise Ocean by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark 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 Dark Teal?
Dark Teal has a estimated lightness value of 8.7, 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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Why Dark Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.