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San Clemente Teal
68%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
San Clemente Teal Technical Profile
What color is San Clemente Teal? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #ABE1E0. Colors similar to San Clemente Teal include Behr Sea Wind, Sherwin-Williams Spa, Behr Gentle Sea. San Clemente Teal has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, San Clemente Teal sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 San Clemente Teal
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With San Clemente Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
San Clemente Teal
#ABE1E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C9AB6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for San Clemente Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
San Clemente 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 San Clemente 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.
San Clemente Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does San Clemente Teal have?
San Clemente Teal by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match San Clemente Teal from other brands?
The closest matches are Sea Wind by Behr (#AEE5E4), Spa by Sherwin-Williams (#A7DCDC), Gentle Sea by Behr (#B1E1DF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of San Clemente Teal?
San Clemente Teal has an LRV of 67.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why San Clemente Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.