Aegean Teal → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal (2136-40), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Aegean Teal
If you love Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Aegean Teal (2136-40) is a medium-dark blue with rich teal undertones. BM's 2021 Color of the Year. A complex, intriguing teal that balances blue and green beautifully. Rich without being dark. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 24.46) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Aegean Teal and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Farrow & Ball option is Pigeon (No.25) with a Delta E of 3.6, which is a "good match" level match. Pigeon is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 25. Similar character with F&B's chalky complexity, though some difference is visible. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Aegean Teal
Pigeon is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 25. Similar character with F&B's chalky complexity, though some difference is visible.
| Aegean Teal | Pigeon | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 24.46 | 25 |
| Hex | #8FA9A3 | #98A196 |
| Undertone | Rich Teal | Muted Green-Gray |
| Family | Blue | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Aegean Teal has rich teal undertones. BM's 2021 Color of the Year. A complex, intriguing teal that balances blue and green beautifully. Rich without being dark.
Pigeon has muted green-gray undertones. A sophisticated muted green-gray. The color of a pigeon's breast. Complex, organic, and distinctly Farrow & Ball.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Aegean Teal's rich teal quality may read differently than Pigeon's muted green-gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Aegean Teal in Your Room
In bright light, the blue and green play off each other beautifully. In dim rooms, it reads as a sophisticated gray-teal. Pairs well with warm neutrals and brass.
Pigeon in Your Room
In bright light, the green is soft and natural. In dim rooms, it reads as a sophisticated medium gray. Changes beautifully throughout the day.
LRV and Brightness
Aegean Teal has an LRV of 24.46, while Pigeon has an LRV of 25. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Aegean Teal
Benjamin Moore recommends Aegean Teal for: living room, bedroom, accent wall, bathroom, office. With an LRV of 24.46, this is a medium-dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Pigeon is recommended for: kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, exterior. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Aegean Teal in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Aegean Teal (2136-40) is Pigeon (No.25) with a Delta E of 3.6, which rates as a "good match" match. Pigeon is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 25. Similar character with F&B's chalky complexity, though some difference is visible. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Aegean Teal is a Benjamin Moore color with rich teal undertones and an LRV of 24.46. Pigeon is a Farrow & Ball color with muted green-gray undertones and an LRV of 25. With a Delta E of 3.6, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.6, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.