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Rust-Oleum Teal Paint Colors
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Every teal in the Chalked deck — 2 colors, LRV 57 down to 36 — grouped by undertone and depth.
All 2 Rust-Oleum teal paint colors
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Rust-Oleum's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
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What Rust-Oleum's Teal Chalked Colors Actually Look Like
Two colors sit in this family, both cool and grayed rather than a bright turquoise. Blue Harbor (#8CA8A9, SKU 371675, LRV 36) is the deeper of the two, a muted gray-teal with even red, green, and blue values that keep it grounded rather than vivid. Serenity Blue (#ACCECD, SKU 285139, LRV 57) is notably lighter — a pale, soft aqua that's the lightest color in the deck outside the white family.
The 21-point LRV gap between them is significant: Blue Harbor reads as a deeper, moodier coastal tone, while Serenity Blue reads as an airy, washed-out pastel.
Painting Furniture With These Teals
Both go on bare or painted wood, metal, glass, or ceramic without a primer coat, same as the rest of the Chalked line. Serenity Blue's lightness means brush marks and lap lines show less than they would on a deeper color; Blue Harbor benefits from thin, even coats to avoid streaking. Sand the edges for a distressed coastal look on either one, and add a topcoat on pieces that get regular handling.
Where These Teals Work
Blue Harbor suits a coastal-style dresser, headboard, or bath vanity where a deeper, grounded blue-green fits the room. Serenity Blue works well on smaller decor pieces, picture frames, or a nursery dresser where a soft, pale aqua reads as calm rather than a statement color. Both pair naturally with Linen White, Oat Latte, or Sandstone for a full coastal palette.
Buying, Price, and Where to Find a Bolder Blue
Both run about $20 a quart at Home Depot, Walmart, and Amazon, with 30 oz cans also available — standard Chalked pricing. If these read too pale or grayed for the project, Rust-Oleum's separate blue family holds Coastal Blue, a deeper, more saturated denim-slate tone at LRV 12, worth checking for a bolder option in the same brand.
The Questions Everyone Asks
How many teal colors does Rust-Oleum's Chalked line have?
Two: Blue Harbor (LRV 36, a muted gray-teal) and Serenity Blue (LRV 57, a pale soft aqua). Both are cool, grayed tones rather than bright turquoise, and they sit at noticeably different depths — Blue Harbor deeper and moodier, Serenity Blue lighter and airier.
Which is lighter, Blue Harbor or Serenity Blue?
Serenity Blue, at LRV 57 versus Blue Harbor's LRV 36 — a 21-point gap that's easy to see on furniture. Serenity Blue reads as a pale, washed pastel aqua, while Blue Harbor reads as a deeper, more grounded coastal blue-green.
Is there a bolder blue than these two in the Rust-Oleum lineup?
Yes. Coastal Blue, classified separately in the brand's blue family, is a deeper, more saturated denim-slate tone at LRV 12 — noticeably darker and less gray than either Blue Harbor or Serenity Blue. Check that family page if the teals here read too soft or pale for the project.
Do I need to prime before painting with these teals?
No — both stick to bare or already-painted wood, metal, glass, and ceramic without a primer coat. A light scuff-sand only matters over a glossy or waxed existing finish, which helps the new coat grip evenly instead of peeling or beading later.
Where can I buy Blue Harbor or Serenity Blue, and what's the price?
Home Depot, Walmart, and Amazon carry both in quart and 30 oz sizes, around $20 a quart — standard Chalked pricing across the line. A topcoat isn't included with the paint can, so budget for a Matte Clear or Protective Topcoat separately for pieces that get regular use.
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