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Winter Teal 4

Dulux

The Analysis

Winter Teal 4 is a cool, muted blue-grey that acts as a reliable neutral rather than a punchy accent. With an LRV of 55.52, it sits squarely in the mid-tone range, reflecting enough light to keep a space from feeling cave-like while providing enough depth to keep the walls from looking washed out.

Because it is so balanced, it functions perfectly as a main wall color for living rooms or bedrooms. It provides enough character to be interesting, but stays subtle enough that it won't clash with your existing art or furniture.

LRV 56

History & Origin

This shade leans modern and contemporary. It avoids the heavy, dramatic feel of period-accurate Victorian deep teals, offering a cleaner, more streamlined look that fits current architectural styles.

Undertoneneutral
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How to Use It

It pairs exceptionally well with light white oak or walnut wood tones, which add necessary warmth to its cool undertones. For hardware, use matte black for a modern edge or brushed brass to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look.

The Mood

This color feels inherently restful and orderly. It lacks the jittery energy of brighter pigments, making it an excellent choice for areas where you want to lower the visual noise after a long day.

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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