TEALS
Dark Teal
#255A5E
Sitting at HSL 184°, 44%, 26%, Dark Teal reads dark and cool. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers pair it with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Dark Teal 2053-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Dark Teal
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #255A5E?
#255A5E is Dark Teal, a deep teal with a cool undertone.
Is #255A5E warm or cool?
Dark Teal reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Dark Teal?
Dark Teal works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Dark Teal?
Dark Teal pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Dark Teal?
You can download Dark Teal on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #255A5E?
#255A5E converts to RGB 37, 90, 94.