Tame Teal

Tame Teal by Sherwin Williams is a cool light color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Tame Teal sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 169°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 73%. Saturation is around 43%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 83%. Hue is close to 169°. The hex value is #c1e6df. The RGB value is 193, 230, 223.

Tame Teal has brightness around 73%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.

You can match Tame 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.

Tame 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.

Tame 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.