Ref. #17686B · 5010-8
Gypsy Teal
11%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gypsy Teal Technical Profile
What color is Gypsy Teal? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #17686B. Colors similar to Gypsy Teal include PPG Tahitian Treat, Hirshfield's Joyful Tears, Vista Paint Turquoise Trinket. Gypsy Teal has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Gypsy Teal creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Gypsy Teal
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Tahitian Treat
PPG
Nearly identical
Joyful Tears
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Turquoise Trinket
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peacock Tail
Behr
Nearly identical
Peacock Plume
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Really Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Teal Feather
MPC
Very similar
North Sea Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gypsy Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gypsy Teal
#17686B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#37587E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gypsy Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gypsy 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Gypsy 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.
Gypsy Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gypsy Teal have?
Gypsy Teal by Valspar has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Gypsy Teal from other brands?
The closest matches are Tahitian Treat by PPG (#00686D), Joyful Tears by Hirshfield's (#006669), Turquoise Trinket by Vista Paint (#006668). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gypsy Teal?
Gypsy Teal has an LRV of 11.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Gypsy Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.