Baltimore Sky
What Baltimore Sky Actually Looks Like
Baltimore Sky reads as a true teal, sitting right at the intersection of blue and green without leaning hard toward either. It has real depth to it, enough to anchor a wall or a cabinet front, but not so dark that it closes a room down. In bright morning light the color feels open and almost tropical. Come evening or in artificial light, it settles into something quieter and more contained.
Baltimore Sky Undertones
The dominant undertone is cool blue-green, classic teal territory. It does not carry obvious gray or purple, so it stays relatively clean and readable across different lighting conditions. That said, north-facing rooms will push it toward the cooler, more blue-heavy end of its range. South-facing rooms with warm sunlight pull it slightly lighter and warmer, softening the green component a bit.
Where Baltimore Sky Works Best
Baltimore Sky works well anywhere you want color to do real work without turning oppressive. It suits living rooms and bedrooms as a feature wall or full-room treatment, and it genuinely shines on cabinetry, kitchen islands, and bathroom vanities, where the depth of the color benefits from a semi-gloss or satin finish that adds reflectivity. Because its LRV sits in the mid-range, it anchors a space visually without eating all the light.
Where to put Baltimore Sky
On a single feature wall behind a sofa, Baltimore Sky gives a living room a strong focal point without committing the whole space to a cool palette. In a south-facing room you will get the lighter, more energetic version of the color through most of the day. North light keeps it cooler and more dramatic, which can read beautifully with warm wood furniture and cream upholstery as a counterbalance.
Full-room use in a bedroom takes advantage of the color's evening shift. As daylight fades, Baltimore Sky deepens and quiets, which suits a room meant for rest. Keep ceiling and trim light to avoid the space feeling enclosed. A matte finish will absorb light and lean moody; eggshell keeps it a touch more reflective and lively.
This is one of the stronger use cases for the color. On cabinetry or an island, a semi-gloss or satin finish lets the teal read crisply and makes it easy to wipe down. The mid-depth of the color means it pairs with both light countertops like white marble and warmer surfaces like butcher block. Brass pulls or fixtures pick up the warm green notes; nickel or chrome emphasize the blue side.
A single vanity in Baltimore Sky is a low-commitment way to test the color in your home. Bathroom lighting is often warm and artificial, which will nudge the teal toward slightly warmer territory. A semi-gloss finish is practical here and adds a bit of sheen that keeps the color from reading flat under recessed lights.
What to Pair With Baltimore Sky
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for Baltimore Sky 760 at this time. As a general pairing guide, teal at this depth plays well against warm whites on trim, raw or honey-toned wood floors, and natural fiber textiles in cream or sand. Brass and matte black hardware both work, pulling out either the warm green or the cool blue side of the color depending on the finish.
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Colors that clash with Baltimore Sky
Teal and red-orange sit opposite each other on the color wheel. That contrast is sharp enough that warm terracotta floors, rust-toned rugs, or heavily orange wood stains will fight with Baltimore Sky rather than complement it, making both colors look more aggressive.
A stark cool white on trim can amplify the blue side of Baltimore Sky to the point where the whole room feels clinical rather than inviting.
With only artificial lighting, Baltimore Sky can shift toward a heavier, darker version of itself that may feel oppressive in a small space.
Common questions
Baltimore Sky is Benjamin Moore color code 760, with a precise LRV of 36.78 and hex value of #45ADBE. Those fields display as swatches on this page.
It reads as a genuine teal, meaning neither blue nor green dominates strongly. North light and evening artificial light push it toward the blue side. Warm south-facing daylight softens it and lets the green component come forward a bit more.
It can work, but go in with clear eyes. North light will cool the color down noticeably, emphasizing the blue over the green and making the overall effect feel more intense. Counterbalance with warm whites on trim, warm-toned wood, and warm-spectrum light bulbs.
Matte or flat gives the most depth and the moodiest effect, which works well in bedrooms and living rooms. Eggshell is a good all-purpose choice for walls, adding just enough reflectivity to keep the color lively. Satin or semi-gloss is the right call for cabinetry, vanities, and islands, where you want durability and a crisper finish.
Yes, it is available in both.