21 Beautiful Colors That Always Pair Well With Teal (2023)

• KimberleySeldon is a designer, writer, TV personality, and founder ofKimberleySeldon Design Group.
• Tracy Morris is a designer and the founder of Tracy Morris Design in McClean, Virginia.

Teal + Gold + White: Chic & Unexpected

A lighter shade of teal may seem too childlike to bring into your room, but the truth is that when paired with more sophisticated hues like gold and white, it becomes incredibly chic.

"Virtually any version of teal looks great with white as its backdrop," explains Seldon.

Teal + Brick: Contemporary & Loft-Like

If you have a lot of rich, natural tones like brick or walnut, teal can act as a great pop of color in the otherwise masculine room.

"Teal enjoyed feverish popularity during the 1950s and 60s, so it was a natural choice for this downtown loft with a mid-century vibe. I used a dark teal on the walls (Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray) and then paired it with Danish modern dining chairs and a dark walnut dining table," Sheldon says of this contemporary space.

Teal + Green: Monochromatic & Tasteful

When it comes to figuring out how much or how little teal to use, Tracy Morris of Tracy Morris Design says either go big or go small.

"Either lean completely into the color and really use it or use it sparingly," she suggests.

For a tasteful, classic look, "lean in withtealwalls, white and cream furnishings with pops of pale pink."

Teal + Gold: Modern & Eye-Catching

Teal is a chameleon color, and it can take on a whole new life in a variety of spaces.

"What I love most about teal is its ability to move seamlessly from rich, traditional design to vibrant, contemporary design," says Seldon.

Here, teal is the perfect complementary color for the fun pops of gold and help to create an eye-catching look in this small powder room.

Teal + Beige: Neutral & Subtle

Think you can't create a neutral space and still use teal? Think again.

"Although most clients want to live with furnishings that are predominately neutral, the introduction of teal pillows enlivens any room," says Sheldon.

Pair with beige and gray for a classic, neutral look that still has a lot of life.

Teal + Tangerine: Punchy & Fun

Teal is by nature a fun, happy color, but when you pair it with a shade like tangerine, it takes on an entirely different vibe. These two colors are fairly close together on the color wheel, so although they create a fun contrast, it won't be harsh or garish.

Teal + Navy: Sophisticated & Unique

Navy is one of those classic hues that can add endless sophistication to nearly any space. But if you want to avoid navy from feeling too dark or traditional, adding a pop of teal is a great way to brighten up a moody space.

Teal + White: Poppy & Bright

Morris says if all else fails, pairing white with teal is a sure bet. A few bold teal accessories are perfect for adding a pop of color to an all-white space, just be sure to tie in similar undertones throughout the other shades.

Teal + Yellow: Fun & Bold

Teal and yellow (especially darker shades like mustard), complement each other incredibly well. They are both bold colors, but together they can create an eye-catching palette that adds a lot of interest.

Teal + Wood: Rustic & Country Chic

If you're all about mixing and matching wood tones in your home, you may want to add a pop of color like teal to help ground the space and balance out the various shades of wood.

Teal + Pink: Sweet & Creative

If eclectic is your theme, pink and teal make the perfect combo. The calming presence of teal helps to ground the pink shades without taking away from the warm energy it emits. Look for a shade of teal that reads green to pull in the cooler tones in the pink.

Teal + Purple: Feminine & Sophisticated

Purple and teal are perfect for creating a rich, jewel-toned room that is both lively and moody. Though two much of both colors together can feel oversaturated, layering them with a white or gray base is a great way to ensure they don't take over or dominate one another.

Teal + Black + White: Classic & Chic

Black and white is such a classic combo that it's hard to go wrong, but when you need to add a little color to this pairing, teal is a great choice. Opt for a richer, darker teal for a more modern feel or go for a punchier, light teal to really brighten up the space.

Teal + Gray: Unexpected & Chic

Though teal may not be the first color you gravitate to when decorating with a medium gray, it's perfect for bringing out the cool tones and ensuring the gray doesn't lack personality or liveliness.

Teal + Orange: Eclectic & Happy

Because teal is opposite to orange on the color wheel, they play so nicely together. Pick darker teal shades to help ground the bright orange colors for a punchy, bold look that is great in kitchens, bathrooms or dens.

Teal + Leather: Retro & Modern

We love pairing rich leather furniture with bold teal walls. The combo creates an eye-catching look that feels both sophisticated and a little fun.

Teal + Red: Cozy & Warm

A rich red clay tile can be a hard material to work with, but surprisingly teal is a great color to pair with a very warm red. The coolness of the teal helps to soften the warm undertones in the red tile.

Teal + Charcoal: Rich & Sophisticated

A rich, moody color like charcoal gray can make a huge statement in your room, but too much of it can overpower and feel dreary and dark. A pop of teal and yellow help brighten up this sophisticated space and keep it light, fun and unique.

Teal + Brown: Warm & Inviting

Brown is one of those colors that can feel a bit bland in the wrong settings. But pair it with a light greenish teal and it becomes fresh and energetic.

Teal + Powder Blue: Soft & Pretty

If you thought powder blue was just for little boys' rooms, think again. Consider mixing shades of blue and teal together for a beachy, breezy color palette that feels serene and relaxing.

Teal + Griege: Calming & Cool

Whether decorating a simple, Scandi-inspired bedroom or renovating a more modern living room, greige is a great all-purpose color. To avoid a bland greige room, though, add a few pops of teal via throws or pillows to brighten up the space.