Milano Teal 16BG 29/350 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #089EB4, LRV 28 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Capri from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #089EB4 · 16BG 29/350
Milano Teal
28%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Milano Teal Technical Profile
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Milano Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milano Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMilano Teal
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCapri
Capri
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tropical Lagoon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Dutch Boy
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Blue Lagoon
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gulf Waters
Behr
Very similar
Blue Nebula
Valspar
Very similar
Navajo Turquoise
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sarah's Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tropical Twist
Kilz
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milano Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milano Teal
#089EB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3667B9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milano Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milano 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Milano 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.
Milano Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milano Teal have?
Milano Teal by PPG 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 Milano Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milano Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milano Teal are Capri by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tropical Lagoon by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Jamaica Bay by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Milano 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 Milano Teal?
Milano Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milano Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.