Turquoise Tint
5006-10B · #10B0AC · LRV 34.1 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Turquoise Tint34.1
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Turquoise Tint, Really?
Turquoise Tint reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 5006-10B behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Turquoise Tint
Turquoise Tint is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Turquoise Tint
Turquoise Tint sits in the mid-range at LRV 34.1, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Turquoise Tint 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 5006-10B 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Larkspur BlueHDC-SP16-06 · Behr | 2.8 | 34 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Palm Coast Teal733 · Benjamin Moore | 3.2 | 33 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Biscay BayPPG1234-5 · PPG / Glidden | 4.0 | 37 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Bright Teal Surprise48GG 36/428 · Glidden | 4.7 | 36 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Pursuit of TealHGSW 1323 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.6 | 32 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Teal Me No LiesDE5732 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.3 | 30 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Turquoise Tint 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 #10B0AC in HSL space. Pair Turquoise Tint with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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