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Benjamin Moore Dark Teal

2053-20 · #265B5F · LRV 8.7

Compare with other brands: Behr Tsunami is a 97% match

Dark Teal (2053-20) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 8.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Tsunami (97% match).

Compare Dark Teal with other brands

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LRV

8.7 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

2053-20

HEX

#265B5F

RGB

38, 91, 95

HSL

184°, 43%, 26%

Family

Blues

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Dark Teal FAQ

What undertone does Dark Teal have?

Dark Teal is a deep blue with a strong blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dark Teal?

Dark Teal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Dark Teal in other brands?

Behr: Tsunami (S450-7), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Dance Teal Dawn (DEFD38), 95%; PPG: Emerald Pool (PPG1146-7), 93%; Glidden: Emerald Pool (PPG1146-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Deep Sea Dive (SW 7618), 91%; Valspar: Fish Tale (V066-6), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Really Teal (HGSW6489), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 73%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Dark Teal?

The HEX code of Dark Teal (2053-20) is #265B5F, RGB 38, 91, 95. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.