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Lagoon & Navy Color Scheme

A deep teal paired with rich navy and a soft warm white for a moody, water-inspired combination that feels calm and confident, matched to real paint you can buy.

By David Chen · Formulation Lead & Resident Chemist

Start with Lagoon Teal, a deep blue-green that feels like still water at dusk. It sets a calm, moody mood the moment it goes on the wall, rich enough to wrap a room in quiet color without ever feeling loud. There’s something grounding about it, the kind of shade that makes a space feel considered and a little bit luxurious.

To give it backbone, lean on Deep Navy, a dark inky blue that anchors the teal and adds depth wherever it lands. Then bring in Soft White, a warm, creamy off-white that opens everything back up and keeps the darker tones from closing in. Use the teal across the main walls, let the navy carry the trim and built-ins, and reach for the white on ceilings and accents. It’s a combination that flows easily through a living room, bedroom, kitchen, or right across a whole home.

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Lagoon Teal
walls
Dunn-Edwards Peacock Plume · DE5741
#206D71
LRV 12
Deep Navy
trim
Dutch Boy Wishing On A Star · 338-7DB
#24364A
LRV 4
Soft White
accent
Behr Blank Canvas · DC-003
#F1EDE1
LRV 85

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Lagoon Teal
#1F6E72 · LRV 13 · walls
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6769 · ΔE 2.56
Behr · MQ6-35 · ΔE 1.98
Benjamin Moore · 2053-30 · ΔE 1.21
Valspar · 8001-37G · ΔE 2.19
PPG / Glidden · PPG13-28 · ΔE 2.97
Glidden · PPG13-28 · ΔE 2.97
Dutch Boy · 233-7DB · ΔE 1.68
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams · HGSW 1321 · ΔE 2.56
Dunn-Edwards · DE5741 · ΔE 0.37
Magnolia Home · JG-71 · ΔE 9.71
Farrow & Ball · NO. 289 · ΔE 12.61
Diamond Vogel · 0683 · ΔE 1.91
Hirshfield's · H0057 · ΔE 6.63
Rodda · R076 · ΔE 7.55
C2 Paint · C2-727 · ΔE 9.66
Clare · PNT100-MD-40 · ΔE 7.9
Portola Paints · NEWBURY PORT · ΔE 13.85
Annie Sloan · FLORENCE · ΔE 15.23
Backdrop · BD-MJ · ΔE 15.01
Rust-Oleum · 329207 · ΔE 15.91
Kompozit · 0683 · ΔE 3.26
Deep Navy
#22344C · LRV 3 · trim
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9178 · ΔE 3.56
Behr · 760F-7 · ΔE 3.93
Benjamin Moore · 2063-10 · ΔE 3.99
Valspar · 8003-46G · ΔE 2.4
PPG / Glidden · PPG1165-7 · ΔE 6.85
Glidden · PPG1165-7 · ΔE 6.71
Dutch Boy · 338-7DB · ΔE 2.15
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams · HGSW 3331 · ΔE 10.29
Dunn-Edwards · DEA185 · ΔE 4.7
Magnolia Home · JG-05 · ΔE 8.68
Farrow & Ball · NO. 256 · ΔE 13.43
Diamond Vogel · H101 · ΔE 11.83
Hirshfield's · 0522 · ΔE 9.39
Rodda · CA210 · ΔE 7.71
C2 Paint · BD49 · ΔE 12.22
Clare · PNT100-DP-54 · ΔE 15.25
Portola Paints · GHOST TREE · ΔE 9.05
Annie Sloan · NAPOLEONIC BLUE · ΔE 5.39
Backdrop · BD-LC · ΔE 7.46
Rust-Oleum · 285144 · ΔE 10.6
Kompozit · 0522 · ΔE 9.39
Soft White
#F0ECE0 · LRV 84 · accent
Sherwin-Williams · SW 8917 · ΔE 0.78
Behr · DC-003 · ΔE 0.21
Benjamin Moore · AF-35 · ΔE 0.74
Valspar · 7003-16 · ΔE 0.43
PPG / Glidden · PPG1208-1 · ΔE 0.52
Glidden · 60YY 83/062 · ΔE 0.78
Dutch Boy · 019W · ΔE 0.21
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams · HGSW 4055 · ΔE 0.78
Dunn-Edwards · DEW339 · ΔE 1.35
Magnolia Home · JG-33 · ΔE 1.69
Farrow & Ball · NO. 2003 · ΔE 0.63
Diamond Vogel · 0356 · ΔE 0.49
Hirshfield's · 0558 · ΔE 0.88
Rodda · R010 · ΔE 0.89
C2 Paint · C2-676 · ΔE 0.52
Clare · PNT100-LT-12 · ΔE 4.61
Portola Paints · KASHMIR · ΔE 2.39
Annie Sloan · OLD OCHRE · ΔE 11.56
Backdrop · BD-JA · ΔE 1.13
Rust-Oleum · 329598 · ΔE 4.26
Kompozit · 0558 · ΔE 0.88

Questions

what colors go with lagoon teal?

Deep navy and a warm soft white are its best friends. Navy adds weight and structure, while the warm white keeps everything from feeling too dark or cold.

is this combination too dark for a small space?

It reads moody, but it works in small rooms too. Use the soft white generously on trim and ceilings, and the teal feels cozy rather than closed-in.

what undertones should I watch for?

Both the teal and the navy lean slightly blue, so pair them with a white that has a warm, creamy base. A stark blue-white can make the whole scheme feel chilly.

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