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If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that our homes can be incredibly versatile. Over the past few months, your space has likely doubled as an office, a classroom, and the hottest restaurant in town. 

A blend of blue and green, with subtle hints of gray, Aegean Teal is a mid-tone that offers endless possibilities. The rich shade has a certain amount of saturation that will satisfy color enthusiasts, while its earthy quality makes it eminently usable in any home environment.

Benjamin Moore started the selection process for this color in late 2019 and chose Aegean Teal in January—long before the COVID-19 pandemic was in full force and shelter-in-place orders were in effect. But despite the turn of events, Aegean Teal feels just as relevant today as it did earlier this year. After a year like this, the blue and green tones will bring an invigorating yet soothing spirit to our spaces.

“Amid uncertainty, people yearn for stability,” Magno says. “The colors we surround ourselves with can have a powerful impact on our emotions and well-being. As the events of 2020 unfolded, we felt strongly that this color continued to resonate in the home, possibly more so as the importance and expectations of the home reached new levels. As things continue to evolve, we see this color continuing to grow in relevance and importance as we shift our mindset, and our spaces, and look toward the future.”