Ref. #C1E6DF · 6757
Tame Teal
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tame Teal Technical Profile
What color is Tame Teal? It's a light cool green with the hex code #C1E6DF. Colors similar to Tame Teal include Vista Paint Prairie Princess, Benjamin Moore Soft Mint, Valspar Mystic Sea. Tame Teal has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, Tame Teal reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Tame Teal
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tame Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tame Teal
#C1E6DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FA3B3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tame Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tame 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Tame Teal.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tame Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tame Teal have?
Tame Teal by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Tame Teal from other brands?
The closest matches are Prairie Princess by Vista Paint (#C0E7E0), Soft Mint by Benjamin Moore (#C3E9E1), Mystic Sea by Valspar (#C1E4DF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tame Teal?
Tame Teal has an LRV of 73.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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