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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 92,672 times.
If someone asked you to define the color teal, you’d likely describe it as a bluish greenish color, and you wouldn’t be wrong. But perhaps the version of teal in your mind’s eye is slightly lighter, brighter, or more vibrant than another’s. Experimenting with an array of acrylic colors allows you to mix and match, creating a broad spectrum of teals to satiate your palette and find your picture-perfect tone of teal. [1]XResearch source
Making the Color Teal with Paint
Mix 2 parts blue paint with 1 part green paint and ½ - 1 part yellow paint. Use a brush to mix large amounts of paint, and a palette knife to incorporate smaller amounts. Dab in some white to brighten your shade. For a deeper teal, instead of adding black paint, add darker shades of blue or green.
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1 Give yourself a selection of blues. Blue is one of the primary colors you will need to find your perfect teal, and artists may differ on what shade of blue with which to start. By grabbing a brighter, lighter shade of blue, along with a deeper, darker shade of blue (sometimes referred to as a “pthalo” blue), you will give yourself a better chance of creating a color that’s right for you.[2]XResearch source
2 Choose a vibrant green paint. Green is another essential color in making greenish-blue paint. You don’t want to go to dark, so choose a medium green shade of paint, akin to kelly green or emerald green.[3]XResearch source
Teal tends to be a darker shade than its close cousin, turquoise, but your blues can lend that element of depth and richness.[4]XResearch source
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3 Pick a couple of yellow paints. Again, artists differ on which shade of yellow to utilize in achieving their desired teal. A bright yellow will provide a greater brightness, while a more amber or burnt yellow will help to create a bolder, deeper hue.
4 Grab a plain white paint for touching up your tones. Perhaps you’ve gone a bit darker than you intended, and need to lighten it up a bit. A dab of white paint can change the intensity of the color, and allow you to make smaller tweaks and adjustments.
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1 Create a basic teal from which to work from. Mix 2 parts blue paint, with 1 part green, and ½ to 1 part yellow. You don’t need to nail it on the first go. Try to get a general feeling for the color and make alterations as necessary.
You can also create a basic teal by taking your pthalo blue paint, adding in some bright yellow, along with small amounts of white paint.[5]XResearch source
Brushes and palette knives can both be used to mix and paint. Brushes are good for mixing large amounts of paints, while a palette knife is a smaller and finer way of incorporating paints together. Choose one (or a series) that works best for you.[6]XResearch source
If you want to search through every tone and temperature of teal you can think of, you will need a large enough canvas to carry out the task. If a smaller sampling is all you desire, then a simple painter’s palette should do nicely.[7]XResearch source
2 Bolster colors by adding white. White isn’t just good for achieving a lighter shade; it also affects the opacity and complexity of colors. Squeeze some colored paint directly onto your canvas, and dab in some white to see how it can make your color really pop off the canvas.
3 Avoid adding black paint to your mixture. While adding black will certainly make your shade darker, it may also dull and dampen your desired look. Try adding a darker shade of one the colors you originally used to achieve a similar effect.
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Paint will change color as it dries. Give yourself a few shades of teal and allow them to dry completely before you jump into painting a large project.[8]XResearch sourceThanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
When in doubt, pick up a couple of versions of each color to tinker with. Your level of expertise will guide you. As you improve as a painter, you may find that fewer colors are needed to do the task that many used to do. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0
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Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Professional Painter This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 92,672 times. 37 votes - 89% Co-authors: 8Updated: December 4, 2024 Views: 92,672 Categories: Mixing PaintsArticle SummaryX
If you don’t already have the perfect shade of teal in your collection of paints, you can make it by mixing blue, green, and yellow paint. Choose a lighter or darker shade of blue depending on how intense you want your teal to be, then select a vibrant shade of green, like Kelly or emerald. Finally, pick a shade of yellow to add a hint of brightness. If you want a more warm and intense shade of teal, go for a darker yellow, such as amber or burnt yellow. You can usually create a nice teal by mixing 2 parts blue paint, 1 part green, and 1 half to 1 part yellow. If you’re not satisfied with the result, play around with the proportions until you get the shade you want. Scroll down for tips on how to brighten up your teal with white paint!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Give yourself a selection of blues. Blue is one of the primary colors you will need to find your perfect teal, and artists may differ on what shade of blue with which to start. By grabbing a brighter, lighter shade of blue, along with a deeper, darker shade of blue (sometimes referred to as a “pthalo” blue), you will give yourself a better chance of creating a color that’s right for you.[2] 
2 Choose a vibrant green paint. Green is another essential color in making greenish-blue paint. You don’t want to go to dark, so choose a medium green shade of paint, akin to kelly green or emerald green.[3] 
3 Pick a couple of yellow paints. Again, artists differ on which shade of yellow to utilize in achieving their desired teal. A bright yellow will provide a greater brightness, while a more amber or burnt yellow will help to create a bolder, deeper hue. 
4 Grab a plain white paint for touching up your tones. Perhaps you’ve gone a bit darker than you intended, and need to lighten it up a bit. A dab of white paint can change the intensity of the color, and allow you to make smaller tweaks and adjustments. Advertisement 
1 Create a basic teal from which to work from. Mix 2 parts blue paint, with 1 part green, and ½ to 1 part yellow. You don’t need to nail it on the first go. Try to get a general feeling for the color and make alterations as necessary. 
3 Avoid adding black paint to your mixture. While adding black will certainly make your shade darker, it may also dull and dampen your desired look. Try adding a darker shade of one the colors you originally used to achieve a similar effect. Advertisement 
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