Keep It Teal

  • $77 Gallon
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A real-deal teal. Bring in a burst of color with this lively green-blue hue—a striking shade with the perfect amount of punch.

Keep It Teal Gallons are available in both Wall Paint (Eggshell) and Trim Paint (Semi-gloss). Not sure yet? Sample it first with our Peel & Stick Swatches.

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Our zero VOC, GREENGUARD Gold certified Wall Paint and Trim Paint is 100% acrylic, self-priming, applies easily, covers in fewer coats and dries to a durable, mildew-resistant finish that washes with ease.

Keep It Teal is a real-deal, saturated teal that sits confidently at the green-blue midpoint and doesn't hedge. The cool undertone keeps both the blue and green qualities clear and balanced rather than letting either one dominate, which is what gives it the immediate, lively quality that reviewers describe simply as gorgeous. This is not a muted or spa-adjacent blue-green. It has genuine depth and punch.

At an LRV of 28, Keep It Teal absorbs a significant amount of light and reads as a richly saturated teal rather than a soft or pastel version of the color. That depth is what makes it work especially well on accent walls and in smaller, high-impact spaces like powder rooms, where the vivid green-blue quality reads as a confident design statement without feeling overwhelming. One reviewer used it as a powder room accent wall and called it rich, beautiful, and a great coverage from a deep hue.

The cool base pairs cleanly with crisp whites and soft neutrals on trim and surrounding walls, letting the teal stay as the clear focal point. Snow Day or Timeless on trim keeps the palette sharp and the contrast intentional. Keep It Teal works in powder rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and any accent wall application where a bold, saturated teal is the goal. For something lighter and more airy in the same blue-green family, Headspace reads at a much higher LRV with a spa quality. For a deeper, more dramatic teal, Sublime steps up the richness further.


Best for: Powder rooms and bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, accent walls

Pairs best with: Snow Day (crisp white trim), Timeless (off-white trim), Chill (soft gray-green companion), Headspace (lighter blue-green complement)

Color family: Teal (blue-green)

Undertone detail: Cool; balances the blue and green qualities equally without pulling warm or drifting toward either extreme

LRV interpretation: 28, a deep, light-absorbing value that reads as richly saturated teal. High-impact in smaller spaces; bold and confident on accent walls

Lighting guidance: Natural daylight: vivid and saturated, blue-green reads at full strength. Warm or low light: deepens and reads richer, with the green quality coming slightly more forward

Finish recommendation: Eggshell for walls; Semi-Gloss for trim and doors for clean, crisp contrast

Complementary Clare colors: Snow Day, Timeless, Chill, Headspace, Sublime

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Our Wall and Trim paint is suited for a variety of interior surfaces. Create dimension by pairing eggshell walls with semi-gloss trim for a sophisticated look that’s totally designer-approved.

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A beautiful, barely-there sheen.

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Walls but works for any interior surface.

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(Subtle Semi-gloss finish)

A subtly radiant sheen.

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Trim, doors, cabinets and high-use areas like mudrooms.

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How does Keep It Teal look in natural light vs. artificial light?

Keep It Teal holds its vivid blue-green character across lighting conditions, though the depth shifts with the source. In bright, natural daylight, the cool undertone comes fully forward and the teal reads saturated, clear, and lively. Under warm incandescent or LED lighting in the evening, the color deepens and reads richer, with the green quality coming slightly more forward. Pairing it with crisp white trim keeps the contrast sharp in any light. Sampling in the actual space before committing to a full gallon is always recommended, which is why Clare offers peel-and-stick swatches.

How does Keep It Teal compare to other similar Clare shades?

For shades adjacent to Keep It Teal, consider Headspace, which reads as a lighter, airier blue-green at LRV 60 with more of a spa quality, or Make Waves, which pulls more grayish and muted in the blue-green family. For a deeper, more dramatic teal, Sublime steps up the richness further. For something in the tropical blue-green direction with more vibrancy, Vacay goes brighter and more saturated. Clare's peel-and-stick swatches make it easy to compare these teals side by side in your space before committing.

What does LRV mean, and how does it affect paint color selection?

LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value. It measures how much light a paint color reflects on a scale from 0 (absolute black, absorbs all light) to 100 (pure white, reflects all light). Colors with higher LRV values make rooms feel brighter and more open; colors with lower LRV values feel richer and more dramatic. As a general guideline, LRV 50 and above works well in most rooms and lighting conditions. For rooms with limited natural light, prioritizing colors with LRV 55 or higher helps maintain a bright, welcoming feel.

What is the best way to choose between similar paint colors?

Sampling in the actual room is the single most reliable way to choose between similar colors. Paint colors shift depending on the room's light exposure, ceiling height, furnishings, and flooring. Clare's peel-and-stick swatches allow direct comparison of multiple colors on the wall without the mess of traditional paint samples. Observe each swatch at different times of day and under both natural and artificial light before making a final decision.

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Semi-gloss is the recommended finish for most bathroom applications. The higher sheen creates a moisture-resistant surface that holds up to humidity and is easy to wipe clean. For larger bathroom walls where a softer look is preferred, eggshell is an acceptable alternative in well-ventilated spaces.
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Rich and beautiful!

Excellent choice for an accent wall in my powder room. Great coverage. Beautiful, deep hue.

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