Kendall Wilkinson

If youre considering working with teal, you might wonder what colors complement this less traditional shade.

That doesnt mean there arent dozens of options, however.

When you consider differentshades of teal, your possibilities open up even more.

Living room with serpentine teal sofas and pale blue cabinetry

Kendall Wilkinson

Eggplant Purple

The Spruce / Jacob Fox

Eggplant and teal create a jewel-tone palette that feels regal.

Both colors are deep, saturated hues, which makes them a good match.

Above, Stephanie from the design blogCasa Watkins Living, accents the combo with a green velvet sectional.

Mint green room with purple sofa and teal pouf

The Spruce / Jacob Fox

The two colors both feel lively and youthful and even more so when used together.

If you also happen to own a lot of mahogany furniture, this duo might be your perfect fit.

Cream

Erin Williamson Design

Teal and cream create a palette that feels beautiful and sophisticated.

Teal living room with yellow curtains and green velvet Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa

Casa Watkins Living

Accenting the two colors with other rich shades like mustard helps to make the look.

Red

Dazey Den

For those who aren’t color-shy, teal and red make an eye-catching duo.

An ornate wallpaper that integrates both hues finishes the room, creating a space that feels monochromatic and moody.

Cottage inspired room nook with pink velvet chair, floral wallpaper, and teal round rug

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Tramp

Using black and white accents can help to temper all of the brightness.

For the most standout results, choose the deepest shade of teal it’s possible for you to find.

As shown in thecharming mudroomabove, when done right, the combo provides the perfect backdrop for rustic touches.

Living room with teal round rug and velvet sectional topped with cayenne colored pillows

Kendall Wilkinson Design

The overall effect is a dining room that literally glows.

Tangerine Orange

This bedroom, designed byKendall Wilkinson Designpairs teal with tangerine to create a dreamy space.

White accents prevent the dynamic color combination from being too overpowering andantique furniturekeeps things from feeling too wild.

Living room with dark teal walls, faux bamboo bookcases, white sofa, and leopard rug

Erin Williamson Design

Pale Blue

Teal and pale blue is a soft combo that feels vaguely tropical or coastal.

If you choose this combo, try playing up those warm, breezy undertones.

Cognac

The Spruce / Jason Donnelly

Teal feels remarkably elegant when partnered with cognac.

Living room with teal fireplace and pink and red Moroccan rug, Mid-Century Modern wall unit, and brass and glass Postmodern coffee table

Dazey Den

Stick to a dark shade of teal if you’re inspired to adopt this combination.

Since cognac is a rich-feeling color, a lighter, pastel-like teal can feel at odds with it.

Silver

Victoria Bell Design

Create a soothing-feeling space and partner teal with silver.

Teal laundry room with floral wallpaper and shaker cabinets

Jessica Nelson Design/ Photo by Carina Skrobeck

Blakely Interior Design

Teal’s bluish base makes it a good accent to navy.

Beige

Grey Joyner Interiors/ Photo by Ashley Roberts

Neutralize teal with the addition of beige.

Kelly Green

Teal feels preppy when mixed with bright Kelly green.

Pink kitchen with modern teal cabinets

Michelle Boudreau Design

Goldenrod

Teal feels luxurious with the addition of goldenrod.

In the room above, goldenrod-colored pillows add elegance to a curved teal sectional.

Midnight Blue

Teal feels out of this world with the addition of midnight blue.

Teal bathroom with pink accents

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Teal mudroom with a read Persian style runner rug

The Spruce / Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Teal dining room with lime green curtains

Sarah Vaile Design/ Photo by Aimée Mazzenga

Teal bedroom with orange accents and zebra upholstered x-stools

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Coastal inspired living room with teal walls, leather sofa, and rattan chair

Casa Watkins Living

Teal bedroom with lattice leather headboard, black and brass nightstand, and a potted rubber plant

The Spruce / Jason Donnelly

Dark green TV room with vintage painting gallery wall and teal velvet sofa

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Living room with wood ceiling beams, halo cahndelier, teal velvet sectional sofa, and silver Stark rug

Victoria Bell Design

Maximalist teal room with leopard chair, brass lamp, and gold leopard pillow

Grey Joyner Interiors/Photo by Ashley Roberts

Teal dining room with teal wingback chairs and wallpaper

Blakely Interior Design

Kid’s bedroom with teal quilt bedding and orange plush giraffe wall head art

Chelius House of Design

Maximalist dining room with teal trim and gold faux bamboo wallpaper and white Chinese Chippendale dining set

Grey Joyner Interiors/ Photo by Ashley Roberts

Teal living room with a burgundy tapestry hung on the wall, channeled leather sofa, and Mid-Century Modern Italian style coffee table

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Living room with teal tile fireplace and green grasscloth wallpaper

Blakely Interior Design

Living room with curved teal velvet sectional

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Entryway with midnight blue walls and modern graphic pattern teal rug

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Gray room with teal velvet sofa and starburst chandelier

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