Close-up of cool muted teal fabric with fine vertical woven texture

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Mark Alexander

Retro Teal

Name: Retro Teal
Brand: Mark Alexander

Retro Teal is a cool, blue-leaning teal with a quietly textured surface. The close-up reveals fine vertical variation that gives this plain colourway depth without a visible motif.

muted blue teal plain none relaxed both

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About this fabric

The shade sits between blue and green, reading as muted and composed rather than bright or jewel-like. A fine, closely woven texture runs vertically across the swatch, with lighter and darker threads creating gentle tonal movement. Its restrained plain design keeps the focus on the distinctive cool teal colour and subtle surface grain.

How to use it

Pair Retro Teal with pale stone, chalky grey or warm timber to balance its cool blue-green tone. It would bring calm depth to a tailored chair, sofa or full-length curtain without introducing a competing pattern.

Use this cool, textured teal to bring calm colour and subtle woven depth to upholstery or curtains.

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