How do I prevent muddy teal paint?

Using Ultramarine Blue makes muted grey-green instead of crisp teal due to its violet undertone.

What Colors Make Teal? Paint Mixing Chart & Exact Tube Ratios

Blue + Green + a touch of White (or Phthalo Blue + Lemon Yellow + White) make teal. Mix 2 parts Phthalo Blue + 1 part Lemon Yellow + 1 part Titanium White

Primary Paint Formula for Teal

Blue + Green + a touch of White (or Phthalo Blue + Lemon Yellow + White) make teal. Mix 2 parts Phthalo Blue + 1 part Lemon Yellow + 1 part Titanium White for rich ocean teal.

3 Studio Shade Recipes

Deep Jewel Teal (#4A95A3): 2 parts Phthalo Blue + 1 part Phthalo Green + 1 part White
Bright Tropical Aqua Teal (#59989B): 2 parts Phthalo Blue + 1 part Lemon Yellow + 4 parts White
Muted Slate Petrol Teal (#4D7475): 2 parts Phthalo Blue + 1 part Green + touch of Burnt Umber + White

Artist Mixing Tips

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) is the secret to clean teal because it naturally leans cyan.
Add a tiny dot of Burnt Umber to turn bright beach turquoise into sophisticated interior slate teal.

Active Color Swatches & Shades

#0F766E — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
#4A95A3 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
#59989B — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
#4D7475 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale