Benjamin Moore color reference

Aegean Teal (2136-40) by Benjamin Moore

#708A8C

A gray screen color with a gray (blue undertone) reading and LRV 23.5. Not sure it's the exact color your local store carries? Here's the closest match at each of the other four brands.

Hex: #708A8C
RGB: 112, 138, 140
HSL: 184.3°, 11.1%, 49.4%
Lab D65: 55.6, -8.75, -4.14
LRV: 23.5 estimated
Undertone: gray (blue undertone)

In a room

Where this color can work

Aegean Teal can create a substantial blue-green statement on cabinetry, a dining room wall, or a small enclosed space. Its muted depth pairs with walnut, aged brass, warm white, and clay colors without requiring a coastal theme. In cool daylight it may lean bluer; warm lamps reveal more green. Test the color near both wood and metal finishes, and ensure the room has enough layered lighting to show its nuance after sunset.

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Three nearby values in every other palette

Lower ΔE2000 values are closer screen approximations. They are not paint-formula conversions.

Within Benjamin Moore

Similar, lighter, and darker

BlueAF-505 · #6F898ESimilar · ΔE 1.580 Wetherburn'sCW-580 · #708587Similar · ΔE 2.223 Shaker1594 · #848A8BLighter · ΔE 7.720 BlueAF-505 · #6F898EDarker · ΔE 1.580

Provenance

Recorded source

Color value source: https://github.com/jpederson/colornerd
Retrieved: 2026-08-19
LRV is calculated from the sRGB value and is labeled as an estimate.

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Aegean Teal (2136-40) Benjamin Moore swatch with closest matches — Use this card as a sampling shortlist; compare physical swatches before choosing paint.

FAQ

Questions about Aegean Teal

What rooms suit Aegean Teal?

The scenario note describes plausible uses based on its lightness, family, and undertone. It is planning guidance, not a guarantee for a particular exposure or set of finishes.

Why might Aegean Teal look different at night?

Lamp color temperature and surrounding surfaces change adaptation and reflected light. Review a real sample under the lighting that will actually be used after dark.

Are these Aegean Teal values current?

The source and retrieval date are listed below. Paint libraries can change, so confirm the current code and technical data with the manufacturer or retailer before purchase. In this library, the nearest cross-brand screen value is Twilight Stroll PPG10-03 by PPG at ΔE 1.412.

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By Henry Weng · Updated 2026-08-20