Teal Bayou 1147-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #57A1A0, estimated LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oarsman Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #57A1A0 · 1147-5
Teal Bayou
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Teal Bayou Technical Profile
HEX Code#57A1A0
RGB87, 161, 160
Estimated LRV30.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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#58A4A2
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#559C9B
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Colors That Work With Teal Bayou
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Teal Bayou
#57A1A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8096AB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Teal Bayou
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Teal Bayou 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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Teal Bayou — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Teal Bayou have?
Teal Bayou by PPG 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 Teal Bayou from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Teal Bayou are Oarsman Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Peaceful Pond by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cold North by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Teal Bayou'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 Teal Bayou?
Teal Bayou has a estimated lightness value of 30.1, 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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