Madalynn Dudley
Striking a balance between serene and stimulating, working out colors go with teal is key to harnessing its full potential in a decorating scheme. ‘Teal is a middle point between blue and green which are the two colors which require our eyes to do little, to no, adjusting,’ explains Helen Shaw, UK Director at Benjamin Moore. Strong enough to perk up a room of neutrals, while also being the perfect partner to a range of bolder tones, we asked the experts to reveal the very best ways to decorate with this emerging color trend. Green’s complementary hue is red, so just as leafy shades partner perfectly with pink, teal also sits pretty with blush. If you’d rather keep the scheme simple, Helen Shaw, UK Director at Benjamin Moore (opens in new tab) advises which neutrals to pick. ‘Choose neutral shades with similar cool undertones of blue and green, this will help to keep the scheme feeling tonal and cohesive,’ says Helen.
‘For a sultry and moody look, team grey and teal with another cool neutral such as slate and charcoal, or a slightly lavender tone’. ‘Try caramel, coffee or taupe for a restful look, or go for brighter tones of rust and sienna across luxe materials such as velvet with tan leather chairs to create a more vibrant and contemporary, yet super cozy feel.’
‘Teal is a rich blue with a delicious element of green that adds a beautiful twist, and conjures a connection to a tropical mood of majestic birds and exotic seas,’ he says. ‘It’s inherently lavish quality is beautifully balanced by the introduction of a muted pink, which has a softening effect within a room scheme.’
Avoid using stark white with this combination - instead, when choosing colors to go with pink and teal, opt for soft and chalky hues. It’s a pleasing hit of color in a room, but doesn’t dominate, and sits beautifully with warm and cozy neutrals that are perfect for a living space.
‘Teal represents the calming qualities of blue paired with the regeneration properties of green – it’s an intuitive and introverted color,’ muses Justyna Korczynska, Colour Consultant at Crown (opens in new tab). Leila Touwen, Co-founder at Pluck Kitchens (opens in new tab), has noticed a big uptake in the trend, ‘Teal is an increasingly popular choice, as more and more people are now feeling confident to explore color in their homes,’ she says.
‘There’s also a greater understanding of how color can be used to evoke emotion, and teal encourages feelings of joy and fun - perfect for lively spaces such as kitchens.’
