Teardrop Blue
What Teardrop Blue Actually Looks Like
Teardrop Blue reads as a pale, misty blue with a clear aqua lean. It sits in that relaxed middle ground between sky blue and seafoam, light enough to feel open without disappearing into white. In bright daylight it looks crisp and fresh. In shadier rooms or dim evening light it settles into something quieter and more muted, closer to a soft teal gray.
Teardrop Blue Undertones
The color carries green undertones that become more noticeable in natural daylight. Depending on what you place next to it, the green-blue balance shifts. Pair it with warm whites or wood tones and the aqua quality comes forward. Put it next to true greens and the blue side asserts itself more.
Where Teardrop Blue Works Best
Teardrop Blue works well in spaces where you want a calm, refreshing feeling without committing to a bold saturated color. Bathrooms and bedrooms benefit most from its cool, easy quality. It also handles well in kitchens with good natural light, where it reads clean and lively rather than cold. Because its LRV is on the higher side, it holds up in rooms that do not get a lot of direct sun without feeling dark or heavy.
Where to put Teardrop Blue
This is a natural fit. The watery blue-green quality reinforces a clean, spa-like atmosphere, and the lighter value keeps a small bathroom from feeling closed in. White fixtures and chrome hardware let the color do its work without competition.
Teardrop Blue brings a restful, easy calm to a bedroom wall. It is not so saturated that it feels stimulating, and not so pale that it registers as a near-white. Warm linen bedding and natural wood furniture balance the cool side of the color well.
In a kitchen with decent natural light, this color reads fresh and energetic without going loud. It works best on perimeter walls rather than cabinetry, where it lets the cabinet color take the lead. Keep countertops neutral so the aqua tone stays the focal point.
In a living room it can feel a little cool without warm anchor pieces, so lean into textured rugs, natural wood, and off-white trim rather than bright white. A south- or west-facing room with afternoon light is ideal for showing the color at its liveliest.
What to Pair With Teardrop Blue
No specific coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color, but general pairing guidance still applies.
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Colors that clash with Teardrop Blue
Teardrop Blue sits on the cool side of the spectrum, and placing it adjacent to warm orange-based tones creates an uncomfortable contrast rather than a pleasing complement.
A very cool, blue-toned white trim can make Teardrop Blue feel clinical and flat, especially in north-facing rooms where the light is already cool.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore code is 2053-60, the hex is #B8DAE0, and the LRV is 65.61, which places it firmly in the light-to-medium range. It reflects a solid amount of light, so it works in rooms with limited natural light without feeling dark.
It reads primarily blue at a glance, but the green undertones are real and come forward in strong natural daylight or when surrounded by warm neutrals. In lower or cooler light it leans back toward a straightforward pale blue.
Eggshell is the most versatile choice for walls. It gives just enough sheen to make the color feel fresh without highlighting imperfections. In bathrooms or kitchens where moisture and cleaning matter more, satin holds up better.
Yes, Benjamin Moore offers it in both interior and exterior formulations.
Sherwin-Williams Tidewater SW 6477 is a reasonable starting point in the same soft aqua family. Keep in mind that no two paints match exactly across brands, so always test a large sample in your actual space before committing.