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Teal is a color that can go with many decor styles. Teal paint colors can be bright or saturated, light or dark.
Teals can be blue with green undertones, or green with blue undertones. It’s important to know the details before picking paint colors!
If you love decorating in bold, dark, moody hues, this is the post for you!
Blue Peacock, Sherwin Williams, SW 0064
Blue Peacock is a saturated blue that often appears as a teal. It’s perfect for those who like bold, dark color choices.
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Color Family
Blue Peacock is in the blue family.
Light Reflectance Value
6
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around.
This is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 6, Blue Peacock is an extremely dark paint color.
RGB Colors
R: 1 G: 78 B: 76
RGB describes the amount of each color – red, green, and blue – present in a color.
This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#014E4C
Undertones
Blue Peacock is a blue paint color with green undertones. It often comes across as very teal and can look blue or green in certain lighting.
In south-facing rooms with warm natural light, Blue Peacock will look like a dark teal.
In north-facing rooms without much natural light, Blue Peacock will look even darker and cooler.
It’s very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
I like to use dark paint colors like Blue Peacock for:
- Walls of a room you want to feel cozier such as a bedroom, living room, or den (you can even paint the trim and moldings for a more sophisticated feel)
- Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
- Built-ins
- Accent wall
- Interior or exterior doors
- Shutters
- Home exterior
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Behr Realm
- Benjamin Moore Sherwood Forest
- Sherwin Williams Cape Verde
- Sherwin Williams Tabriz Teal
- Sherwin Williams Green Bay
- Benjamin Moore Marine Aqua
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Coordinating Colors
As a dark, bold color, Blue Peacock pairs well with lighter colors such as green-yellows, light blues, mid-toned taupes, cool whites, light pinks, oranges, or grays.
Green-yellows:
- Limón Fresco
- Frolic
- Hep Green
- Humorous Green
Light blues:
- Tidewater
- Watery
- Byte Blue
- Open Air
- Meander Blue
Mid-toned taupes:
- Dry Dock
- Threshold Taupe
- Trusty Tan
- Sensational Sand
- Trek Tan
Trim Colors
Because Blue Peacock is a cool paint color, I’d pair it with bright whites for trim:
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
Sherwin Williams Blue Peacock paint color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Blue Peacock.
What is a lighter version of SW Blue Peacock?
SW Green Bay is slightly lighter than Blue Peacock with an LRV of 11 vs 6. It’s important to swatch colors in your space before committing.
Is SW Blue Peacock blue or green?
SW Blue Peacock is a blue paint color with green undertones. It often looks very teal. It can look more blue or more green in certain lighting.
What color trim goes with SW Blue Peacock?
Since it’s a cool paint color, SW Blue Peacock looks great with bright whites for trim. Try BM Simply White, SW Extra White, or Behr Ultra Pure White.
What Benjamin Moore color is most like SW Blue Peacock?
BM Sherwood Forest is the closest match to SW Blue Peacock.
Note that BM Sherwood Forest is green, and SW Blue Peacock is blue, although both colors often appear as teal.
Sherwood Forest is slightly lighter than Blue Peacock, with an LRV of 7 versus 6.
It’s important to swatch colors in your space before committing.
Can you use SW Blue Peacock on the exterior?
You can use SW Blue Peacock on the exterior, but note that it is a bold color.
If you’re looking for more of a neutral paint color, Blue Peacock may not be for you. It’s best to test a swatch before committing!
Before you go…
So, you’ve found the perfect paint color, but here’s the thing – there’s another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.