True Teal TB-59 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #008289, estimated LRV 18 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is The Big Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #008289 · TB-59
True Teal
18%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
True Teal Technical Profile
HEX Code#008289
RGB0, 130, 137
Estimated LRV17.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With True Teal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
True Teal
#008289
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#265896
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for True Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
True 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
True Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does True Teal have?
True Teal by Kilz 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 True Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Teal are The Big Blue by Dutch Boy (nearly identical in our digital data), Gulfstream by Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical in our digital data), Tucson Teal by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting True 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 True Teal?
True Teal has a estimated lightness value of 17.8, 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 True Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.