Barely Teal

Barely Teal by Benjamin Moore is a cool light color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Barely Teal sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 174°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 83%. Saturation is around 52%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 89%. Hue is close to 174°. The hex value is #d3f1ee. The RGB value is 211, 241, 238.

Barely Teal has brightness around 83%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.

You can match Barely Teal with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Barely Teal is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft cool backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.

Barely Teal is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.