When used correctly, the blue-green hue can provide calmness and sophistication.

For more lively spaces, a teal paint color can also infuse a refreshing energy.

Whether you’re painting abedroom accent wallor designing ajewel box bathroom, consider incorporating shades of teal.

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Learn how to choose the right teal paint color and snag the best accent hues to go with it.

Lighten up the richness of this hue with natural woods,soft whites, and textured materials.

Although richly saturated, this teals delicate gray undertone makes it a surprisingly soothing choice.

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Add pops of crisp white in a high-gloss finish to maintain this teals bright and cheerful vibrancy.

It adds a sophisticated feel to any space.

This is a beautiful shade and works well in many rooms, even a poorly-lit hallway, ODonnell says.

Blue kitchen with white tile

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It exudes a positive energy and pairs well with lighter shades of blue as well as warm neutrals.

This room is almost exclusively peach and soft creams, so solid teal elements would feel out of place.

It combines the calming qualities of green with a vibrant, jewel-like intensity of emeralds, McCollum says.

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It incorporates a soft and subtle touch of color that adds a calming background, Kim says.

Its the ultimate way to create a calming and uplifting space given its bright and airy feel.

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Teal front door

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Bedroom with deep blue walls and mauve accents

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Teal-painted dining room with mirrors and white chairs

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teal entry way with mirror and tan dresser

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Teal blue kitchen with pantry

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Entry way with blush walls, a teal door, and a decorative wooden bench

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Living room with green fireplace

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blue wall bedroom with gold bed

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Gallery wall with gray couch

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Hallway with teal accent wall and ceiling

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pink home library living room with built-in bookshelves

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Bedroom board and batten accent wall

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Teal living room with lofted ceiling and a chandelier

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Living room with chair and sideboard

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teal paint color with purple flower

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teal blue walls in living room with blue couch

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Teal green kitchen with white tile

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