Billiard Table
Behr · S-H-490
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The Analysis
Billiard Table is a deep, saturated teal that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low LRV of 9.64. Because it pulls light into the walls rather than reflecting it, it will make a room feel smaller, cozier, and more contained.
This shade is best used as a bold accent or for 'color drenching' a room to create a moody, library-like effect. It is too dark to serve as a neutral backdrop for an entire house, but it creates a powerful impact on feature walls or in small, dedicated rooms.
LRV 10History & Origin
This deep teal draws from the tradition of dark, moody studies and billiard rooms popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It feels like a modern update to the classic, sophisticated masculine aesthetic found in heritage design.
How to Use It
This colour works best in home offices, powder rooms, or dens paired with warm brass fixtures to add contrast. Use walnut or medium-tone woods to keep the room from feeling too cold, as the deep green base needs that natural warmth to balance it out.
The Mood
Living with this colour creates a grounded, restful atmosphere that feels steady and quiet. It is not an energizing colour, making it an excellent choice for spaces where you want to signal that it is time to relax or focus.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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Lighting
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