True Teal TB-59 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #097083, LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coastal Jetty from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #097083 · TB-59
True Teal
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
True Teal Technical Profile
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True Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to True Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzTrue Teal
Nearly identical
BehrCoastal Jetty
Coastal Jetty
Behr
Nearly identical
Bayou Serenade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Great Blue Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Naples Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Amalfi
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Water Blue
RAL
Very similar
Caribbean Splash
PPG
Very similar
Deep Marine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rare Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bold Bolection
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With True Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
True Teal
#097083
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2E5091
Trim & Molding
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to True 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample True Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match True Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Teal are Coastal Jetty by Behr (a near-identical match), Bayou Serenade by Valspar (a near-identical match), Great Blue Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.3, 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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Related Reading
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 True Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.