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Benjamin Moore Dark Teal 2053-20

Dark Teal

Benjamin Moore

2053-20

About Dark Teal by Benjamin Moore

Dark Teal 2053-20 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 9% and hue near 184° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 8.5%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #255a5e

RGB: 37, 90, 94

Hue184°

Saturation44%

Lightness26%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Dark Teal from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Dark Teal

Benjamin Moore

2053-20

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Dark Teal looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Dark Teal 2053-20 a warm or cool color?
Dark Teal by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Dark Teal?
Dark Teal sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 184°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Dark Teal?
Brightness is about 9%. Saturation is around 44%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 26%. Hue is close to 184°. The hex value is #255a5e. The RGB value is 37, 90, 94.
Is Dark Teal better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Dark Teal has brightness around 9%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Dark Teal?
You can match Dark 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.
Where does Dark Teal work best in a home?
Dark Teal works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Dark Teal compare to a pure white paint?
Dark Teal is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Dark Teal in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Dark Teal

Benjamin Moore

2053-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Dark Teal in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Dark Teal

Benjamin Moore

2053-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Dark Teal. They add contrast without clashing.

Dark Teal

Benjamin Moore

2053-20

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