Toadstool Teal
8002-37G · #015D61 · LRV 8 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Deep Space3
- 2Toadstool Teal8
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Toadstool Teal, Really?
Toadstool Teal reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 8002-37G behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Toadstool Teal
Toadstool Teal earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Toadstool Teal
At LRV 8, Toadstool Teal is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Toadstool Teal are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 8002-37G directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Really TealSW 6489 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.0 | 10 | Color page → |
| Behr | TsunamiS450-7 · Behr | 2.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Oasis Blue2049-20 · Benjamin Moore | 2.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Emerald PoolPPG1146-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Emerald PoolPPG1146-7 · Glidden | 1.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Peppermint Green231-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.3 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Toadstool Teal within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #015D61 in HSL space. Pair Toadstool Teal with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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