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Benjamin Moore Dark Teal

2053-20 · #265B5F · LRV ~8.7

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Tsunami (~97% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Dark Teal in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Behr: Tsunami (S450-7), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dance Teal Dawn (DEFD38), ~95% proximity; PPG: Emerald Pool (PPG1146-7), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Emerald Pool (PPG1146-7), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Deep Sea Dive (SW 7618), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Fish Tale (V066-6), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Really Teal (HGSW6489), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~73% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.