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Peacock Tail

Behr · S-H-520

The Analysis

Peacock Tail is a deep, saturated teal that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low LRV of 10.03. It will make a room feel cozy and enclosed rather than airy or spacious, effectively blurring the corners of the space.

This is a high-impact color best used as a bold accent or a deliberate, moody statement wall. It is too intense for a whole-house neutral, but it works beautifully to highlight built-ins, home offices, or powder rooms.

LRV 10

History & Origin

This shade draws from the late-Victorian and Art Deco eras, where deep, saturated jewel tones were favored for libraries and parlors. It translates to modern homes as a contemporary update to those classic, formal palettes.

Undertonecool
FamilyTeal

How to Use It

Pair this with warm brass or gold hardware to pop against the blue undertones, or use matte black for a modern, sleek edge. It complements walnut and other medium-to-dark wood tones perfectly, anchoring the furniture within the room.

The Mood

This color provides a grounded, stable, and focused environment. Because it is a rich, dark tone, it feels restful and sophisticated rather than energizing, making it ideal for spaces where you want to settle down or concentrate.

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

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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