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Benjamin Moore's 2021 Color of the Year, Aegean Teal was selected for its potential to add soothing energy to any space.

Aegean Teal / Benjamin Moore 2136-40
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The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

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A blend of blue-green and gray, Aegean Teal 2136-40 is an intriguing midtone that creates natural harmony.

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Aegean Teal, a beautiful blend of blue-green softened with a touch of grey, is described as 'an intriguing midtone that creates natural harmony' and invites us to reflect and reset. Balanced and soothing, it's a colour that creates a casual elegance in interior spaces.

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Aegean Teal / Benjamin Moore 2136-40
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I love love love the color of the walls. This was my first venture into the world of darker walls, I was nervous I wouldn’t like it, but I love it, and will now have a hard time going back to the world of off white. The color is Aegean Teal by Benjamin Moore and it really looks great with the rug. The room is the brightest room in the condo, so it can pull off the dark walls easily. Because of the new drywall, the room also has pretty straight walls, which I think is crucial for dark colors. I don’t think I would have been happy painting this color in the living room, where it would have just accentuated the fact that nothing in old buildings is square!

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Aegean Teal / Benjamin Moore 2136-40
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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

This shade is gorgeous on front doors, furniture, cabinetry, accent walls, or bedroom walls. It leans more modern than traditional.

Aegean Teal / Benjamin Moore 2136-40
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Where could you expect to see it?

This color would bring soothing seaside vibes to anything from a spa to a beach house. I could see it bringing mid century modern vibes at a cozy hotel or a sweet vintage shop.

Aegean Teal / Benjamin Moore 2136-40
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Who shouldn't pick this color?

A general rule of thumb is that colors that look gorgeous on a paint swatch will be overpowering across a whole room of a home. For that reason, many people might prefer a less saturated shade with more gray, white, or black in it for a large surface-area project. At the same time, this shade isn’t quite bold enough for a hip hotel or restaurant. It sits in an interesting middle ground.

Aegean Teal / Benjamin Moore 2136-40
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Any pro tips?

"I really think Aegean Teal looks its best on one wall (as an accent color) because it’s not necessarily the most ideal whole room color because it is such a rich color. It’s also just a little darker than a mid-tone. However, if the color is balanced well with plenty of white/cream in the space with trim, cabinetry and wainscoting (as you can see below), it can really work beautifully.”

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What colors does it go well with?

Salisbury Green HC-139, Sweet Spring 1500, Tulsa Twilight 2070-10, Winterwood 1486

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What's the LRV?

23.96. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other midtone blues, Aegean Teal has a fairly low LRV, meaning it reflects a fairly small amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

What are some similar popular colors?

Salamander, Van Deusen Blue, Smoke

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