I kept seeing teal everywhere this spring. On subway ads, in coffee shop windows, on the hands of the barista who handed me my latte. Not the bright aqua of summers past, but something deeper, more deliberate. A color that doesn’t need a season to justify itself.
So I collected 49 Teal Nails 2027 designs that actually work. From stiletto chrome that lasts through a work week to short squovals that don’t catch on sweater yarn. I tested them on my own cuticles, through typing and dish duty and one ill-advised gym session. Here is what chipped, what held, and what I would actually book again.
Oceanic Gradient Stiletto Water Drop Nails
The 3D water drops are not flat decals. They are little domes of clear gel that catch the light like actual water, and the blue-to-teal gradient stiletto nails underneath shift from deep indigo at the cuticle to a pale sea glass at the tip. The glitter is fine, not chunky, so the gradient stays readable. A 3D water drop on every nail would be too much. Three per hand, placed at different angles, reads like a splash frozen mid-air. Summer nails that do not scream beach.
Magnetic Cat Eye Dark Teal Stiletto Nails
Can a magnetic cat eye survive a week of typing and hand washing? The answer is yes, but only if your technician caps the free edge with a second layer of top coat. The dark teal cat eye nails use magnetic metallic particles that shift into a velvet band when you hold a magnet over wet polish. It is hypnotic in direct light and a flat dark teal in the shade. The downside is visible after day five: the band can soften if the magnet was held too long or too close. Tell your tech to pull the magnet for three seconds, no more, and cure immediately. Three weeks of wear if the apex is thick enough to prevent tip wear.
Reflective Teal Chrome Dragonfly Wing Nails
The mistake people make with chrome is applying it over a dark base and expecting it to read metallic. It will not. Chrome needs a black or deep navy base to reflect. For teal chrome nails, the base is a rich teal, almost ink, and the chrome powder is rubbed on in thin layers until it catches light like a CD. The dragonfly wing motif is painted in fine silver lines on the accent nails, and the wings are outlined, not filled, so the chrome shows through. The second mistake is skipping a rubberized base coat. Chrome powders lift at the free edge within a week without it. Seal the tip with a no-wipe top coat and do not file after application.
Rich Dark Teal Short Square Striped Nails
Which is easier to keep clean, a dark teal creme or a white stripe? The stripe, surprisingly. Short square teal nails in a rich dark teal hide staining, and the white accent stripes sit on top, so they do not bleed into the base. The contrast is graphic without being loud, and the short square shape means zero snagging on sweater cuffs. The stripes are painted with striping gel, not regular polish, so the edges stay sharp through two weeks of typing. A solid dark teal would be fine, but the white line gives it a reason to exist.
Matte Deep Teal Medium Oval Nails
I will confess I was skeptical of matte nails. They show every fingerprint and dry cuticle. But this deep teal with its blue undertone is dark enough to forgive a day of hand cream. The matte teal nails on a medium oval shape read velvety, almost like suede, and the finish does not compete with the color. It suits olive and warm undertones because the blue in the teal cools the skin without washing it out. Pale skin with pink undertones should pass. The matte top coat will catch denim dye by day three. Wipe with rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad once a week and it stays clean.
Jewel Toned Teal Stiletto Silver Foil Nails
The light catches those foil swirls and for a second I forget these are nails, not something from a jewelry box. These jewel toned teal nails run dark and glossy, with intricate silver foil curls and dots scattered across the accent fingers, and the execution quality is what sells it: clean cuticles, even lines, zero slop at the edges.
What the photo cannot show you is the week two reality. Foil flakes lift when the encapsulation layer is too thin, so tell your tech to build it thick and cure under a full-wattage lamp, otherwise you will be fishing a curled edge off your sweater by day five. The stiletto length means typing takes focus, but for an evening event this is the one that gets stared at.
Sparkling Dense Glitter Deep Teal Short Nails
This is what happens when you tell the salon “more glitter” and they actually listen. Teal glitter square nails packed with dense fine glitter read like a disco ball that got dipped in the ocean, and the macro view shows every particle sitting flush under a glossy top coat. The cost is not in the appointment, it is in the removal: dense glitter takes twice as long to soak off, so budget at least fifteen minutes with foil-wrapped fingers before you try to file anything. Short square keeps it practical, which means you can wear this to work and still feel festive at the grocery store checkout.
Glossy Deep Teal Gold Glitter Accent Nails
This is the holiday party manicure that does not scream about it. Deep teal on every nail, then gold glitter dropped onto the accent fingers only, and the combination lands somewhere between a wrapped gift and a winter night sky. The medium almond shape keeps the teal and gold glitter nails from feeling heavy, and the gold flecks sit sealed under a thick leveling top coat, so they do not catch on every knit sleeve you own. Both hands in the photo show the balance: the glitter never overwhelms, it just punctuates. For December events, this is the one I keep coming back to.
Tropical Seashell Palm Tree Teal Accent Nails
The seashell charms are the first thing I check, because a badly anchored charm will snap off in a luggage zipper before you even reach the airport. These tropical teal beach nails mix shades of teal, blue and white across both hands, with foil accents, palm tree motifs and those seashell charms all living together without looking cluttered. The technique that matters is the anchoring: heavy-duty builder gel under each charm, cured properly, or you are losing a shell by day two. Glitter and iridescent effects add depth, but the real skill is placement, keeping the art balanced so no single nail carries too much. Pack spare glue in your travel bag anyway.
Muted Autumn Teal Short Oval Nails
Ever want a fall manicure that does not scream pumpkin spice? Muted teal fall nails in a short oval shape are the quiet answer, a solid glossy color that reads warm against olive skin without trying too hard. The even application and smooth cuticles in the photo are achievable at home if you are patient: two thin color coats, cap the free edge on each one, and let them dry fully between layers to prevent shrinkage. Short oval means zero maintenance for daily typing, no snagging on buttons, no breakage anxiety. This is the set you forget you are wearing, which is exactly the point.
Mixed Blue and Nude Polka Dot Short Nails
I was ready to roll my eyes at polka dots on short ovals. Then I saw the brown dots on a sheer nude pink base and gold flecks scattered like an afterthought, and I had to admit it works. The light blue and polka dot nails sit on a mix of solid blue, dotted nude, and a single floral accent nail that somehow does not feel busy. The gold catches the light without competing with the dots. That is the trick: keep the base sheer so the pattern breathes. On warm skin the brown reads intentional, not accidental. On cool skin the blue pulls slightly violet, which is fine if you want contrast. I stared at this set for three days before I understood why it holds together.
Extra Long Stiletto Tropical Marble French Nails
The green marble french stiletto nails hit you in three stages. First the length, then the marble, then the 3D floral and shell details on the accent nails. The green marble french tip sits on a nude base, swirled in white and soft pink, and the 3D elements sit on the ring finger like a tiny tropical garden.
Extra long stilettos are not for typing. They are not for contact lenses. They are for looking at. The marble pattern hides regrowth better than a solid color, which matters when your nails grow fast under extensions. The 3D floral pieces catch on everything for the first two days, then you learn to dodge your own hair. If you sit for this set, bring a podcast and an open afternoon.
Sheer Pink Base Bright Teal French Tip Nails
My first reaction to teal french tip short nails was that the contrast would be too loud. It is not. The sheer pink base softens the bright teal so the tip reads like a pop of color rather than a statement. The smile line needs to be sharp, which means a cleanup brush and steady hands. On short ovals the teal band sits wider than a classic French, about a quarter of the nail, so it does not get lost on a small canvas. I wore these through a week of typing and the tips held because the teal is opaque in one coat. No white base underneath, just pink and teal.
Matte Teal to Pink Ombre Almond Nails
The mistake people make with teal to pink ombre nails is using a light hand. A gradient ombre effect needs two thin fade layers, not one thick one. The teal starts opaque at the cuticle and fades through the middle into a soft pink at the tip, and the matte top coat is what sells the sunset feel. Sponge blending with a dense makeup sponge, dabbed lightly, keeps the colors from streaking. On medium almonds the fade hits the widest part of the nail around the center, which is where the transition looks most natural. On olive skin the teal side reads deeper, almost navy. On fair skin the pink side dominates. That is the design working with you, not against you.
Rich Glossy Deep Teal Short Oval Nails
Glossy deep teal nails on short oval shape look like a neutral if you squint. The deep teal is dark enough to read as black from across the room, but in direct light it shifts to a rich jewel tone. Two coats give full opacity, and the high gloss top coat is what separates this from a drugstore finish. The cuticle work has to be clean because there is no art to distract from the edges.
Compared to a navy or a dark green, this shade sits warmer on most skin tones. The short oval keeps it practical for anyone who types or cooks. I would pick this over a matte version every time because the gloss adds depth that matte flattens. On short nails, depth is what makes the color read expensive.
Uniform High Gloss Deep Teal Stiletto Nails
Who actually pulls off a stiletto this long without looking like they’re compensating? Someone who commits to the sidewall. The straight line from stress point to tip has to be filed clean, one crooked pass and the whole dark color reads lumpy. That is the only thing that matters with long teal stiletto nails and a high-gloss finish: precision. If your tech files fast, ask her to slow down. I have seen a perfect deep teal ruined by a wonky edge in under a minute.
Vibrant Bright Aqua Teal Short Square Nails
I will admit something: I did not expect to like bright aqua teal nails on a short square. The shape feels blunt, the color feels loud, together they should clash. They do not. The square edge actually contains the brightness, gives it a clean border so the shade does not bleed visually into your whole hand. What you do need to watch: tip wear. That aqua shows every micro-chip by day three. A dab of top coat on the free edge every few days keeps it from looking tired.
Shimmering Cat Eye Deep Teal Almond Nails
The magnet hovers, the pigment shifts, and suddenly your nail looks like a geode slice. That is the moment you pay for.
The teal cat eye almond nails with a shimmer line cost in time, not just money. Each nail needs a steady magnet held for a full ten seconds, no wobble, or the line disperses into a muddy smear. The almond shape helps: the curve guides the diagonal pull so the shimmer band follows the nail’s natural arc. Book an hour and a half. Your tech will need every minute.
Iridescent Shimmer Deep Teal Almond Nails
My gut said this would look like a teenager’s first glitter polish. My eyes said otherwise. The iridescent teal nails catch light differently at every angle because the shimmer particles are suspended in a deep base, not floating on top. That depth is what saves it from looking cheap. One warning: shimmer formulas show every uneven stroke. A self-leveling base gel underneath smooths the canvas so the sparkle sits flat, not brush-marked.
Translucent Deep Teal Jelly Short Oval Nails
Verdict: teal jelly nails look like stained glass and wear like a lie. The jelly polish is translucent, so your natural nail shows through, which means the cuticle line has to be perfect. One thick coat and the color pools at the base and leaves the tip bare. Three whisper-thin coats, each cured fully, build that glassy depth without flooding the skin. This is not a five-minute design. It is a patience exercise that pays off in light.
Visual Idea
This is what happens when a salon tech takes their time. The cuticle line is clean, the sidewalls are straight, the surface has zero texture. That deep teal reads almost black in shadow and electric in direct light, which is exactly what makes a solid color feel expensive. No art needed. The shape is medium stiletto, filed evenly, and the glossy top coat is the real hero here. It catches light like wet glass. I have tried to replicate this finish at home and I have failed every time. The difference is the builder gel layer underneath, perfectly smoothed before the color goes on. A thin color coat, two of them, then a no-wipe top coat applied with a fresh bead. That last step is what kills the DIY version. If you want this level of gloss, book the appointment.
The Single Detail A Reader Notices First Visual Idea
What is the first thing your eye lands on here? For me it is the foil, a thin silver strip along the smile line of the accent nail. Not the rhinestone, not the dots, not the teal base. That one reflective line changes the whole set from pretty to intentional. The rest is medium almond, glossy, with a deep teal gradient that fades to nude at the cuticle. It is busy but not chaotic, because the foil anchors it. I am still not sure the rhinestone needed to be there, but I respect the commitment.
Matte Sea Glass Effect Visual Idea
I will admit I was skeptical about matte teal. Dark colors go chalky when you kill the shine, and I have seen enough dusty-looking sets to know the risk. This one works because the base is not flat. The sea glass effect comes from a milky sheer layer over the color, then a matte top coat over that. The result is soft but not dull, like the color is sitting behind frosted glass. Deep teal reads cooler this way, almost coastal, and on medium almond it avoids the stubby look that matte can create on short nails. I stared at this shade for three days before I finally booked it.
Glossy Visual Idea
I walked into the salon with a photo of chrome teal French tips and a vague idea of what I wanted. The tech asked me to choose between a sheer nude base and a milky pink one. I said nude. She nodded and started painting. Forty minutes later I had glossy teal tips on medium almond nails, the chrome catching light from every angle. The sheer base makes the tips look like they are floating. It is not a subtle look, but it is cleaner than a full-color nail, and the regrowth is almost invisible at week two. I wore these through a week of typing and they still looked fresh on day ten.
High Gloss Visual Idea
My first instinct when I see a high gloss deep teal is to ask for three coats. That is the mistake. Three coats on a dark color creates a thick edge at the cuticle that lifts by day five. One thin coat, a second thin coat, then a high-gloss top coat applied with a fresh bead and cured on a low heat setting. That is the sequence. The color here is deep teal with subtle blue undertones, and the finish is so reflective it looks wet. Medium oval keeps it wearable, no corners to catch on sweater cuffs. I learned the hard way that thick application ruins the effect.
Glossy Cat-Eye On Teal Visual Idea
The glossy cat-eye on teal is the better sibling of plain magnetic. That stained glass floral motif on the white nails doesn’t compete with the cat-eye band, it frames it. The red gem on the accent teal nail gives the eye somewhere to rest. Medium coffin holds the magnetic stripe straight. A cat-eye without the gloss reads flat, the shine is what makes the band float. Skip the matte top coat, it kills the depth. This is the one you book for, not the one you attempt with a drugstore magnet and a prayer.
Magnetic Holographic Glitter Visual Idea
The magnetic holographic glitter pulls purple and green out of the deep teal base in a way plain shimmer never does. Medium oval is the right shape here, the curve lets the holographic shift read from every angle. This genuinely flatters cool undertones, the purple streak picks up the pink in fair skin and the green edge warms olive skin. If your hands run warm or yellow, the purple-green shift can read ashy. Skip this if you prefer a clean single-color moment, the holographic effect demands attention. The salon is non-negotiable, the magnet work and glitter density need a practiced hand.
What the photo cannot show is how the holographic band moves when you turn your wrist. It is not a static line. It slides from teal to violet to emerald depending on the light. That is the point.
None Visual Idea
Does anyone actually wear bright turquoise glossy and call it a day? Short oval, no art, no shimmer, just a clean vibrant turquoise that says summer. The close-up shows the cuticle work matters more here than any design could. This is the one that chips on day three if you skip a rubber base. It is also the one that takes fifteen minutes at home and costs nothing but a steady hand. The color does the work.
Teal Accent With Gold Outline And Pearl Visual Idea
I will confess I rolled my eyes at another tortoise shell pattern until I saw the deep teal accent with the gold outline and a single pearl. Short square keeps it grounded, the gold outline prevents the tortoise shell from reading muddy against the teal. The pearl adds a texture break that foil cannot replicate. This is a 90-minute salon sit, the gold outline alone requires a liner brush and steady breathing. Worth it for the mixed media effect, but not a Friday night impulse DIY.
Glossy With Fine Glitter Visual Idea
Bright teal with blue undertones and fine glitter on medium almond. This is the one you wear to a June wedding where the dress code says cocktail but the venue is outdoors. The fine glitter catches the sun without screaming disco ball. The blue undertone keeps it from clashing with navy or white. Medium almond is the compromise shape, long enough to show the glitter shift, short enough to type and cut cake. The execution quality in the photo shows even glitter distribution, which requires a sponge application and a no-wipe top coat. Salon only, the fine glitter settles in the bottle and needs remixing mid-application.
The photo captures the evenness but not the way the glitter disappears in low light and reappears in direct sun. That is the trick. It is a day nail that becomes an evening nail without changing the polish.
Summer Beach Visual Idea
This is the set that makes me want to book a flight I don’t have planned. Short oval nails with a nude base and turquoise French tips, then starfish and shell motifs laid on top. The glossy finish seals everything like wet sand. What gets me is the restraint: the art sits on accent nails, not every finger, so the shape stays clean and the beach theme doesn’t scream. The technique matters here because the shell details need a steady hand and thin layers. A thick blob of white ruins the illusion. Salon only, and worth the 90 minutes.
Medium Oval Visual Idea
This one you can actually do at home, and I mean that without the usual caveats. Medium oval is the most forgiving shape for a DIY finish because the curve follows the natural nail bed and hides uneven edges better than square or stiletto. Start with a thin base coat, two even layers of your chosen shade, then let each dry fully before the next. The trick is the top coat: one thick layer brushed from cuticle to tip without stopping, then cap the free edge. Let it cure under a lamp for the full 60 seconds, not 30. That single step is what separates a salon finish from a Sunday experiment.
Both Hands Visual Idea
I look at this and I want to believe it is natural turquoise. The veined pattern in dark brown and black against vibrant teal is convincing, especially in high gloss. Medium oval shape again, which makes sense because the stone effect needs width to show the veining without looking cramped.
But here is the honest take: that veining is painted, not pressed from a foil or decal, and you can see the brush strokes on the ring finger if you look close. It is still impressive work, just not magic. The gloss hides most of it, and from arm’s length it reads as real stone. Up close, the illusion wavers. That is fine for a conversation starter, less fine if you want people to ask if they are real gem chips. Know what you are getting.
Magnetic Cat-Eye Effect On All Nails Visual Idea
Have you ever watched a magnet pull the pigment into a line and felt a little too satisfied? That is the entire appeal here. Dark teal base with blue and purple shifts, the cat-eye stripe running vertically down each medium stiletto nail. The glossy finish catches the light differently at every angle, which is the point. What makes this work is the contrast between the dark background and the bright magnetic line. If the base were lighter, the effect would disappear. Salon only because the magnet timing is precise: hold it too long and the line blurs, too short and it barely shows. The tech knows the window.
Teal Pink White Gold Visual Idea
I will admit I was skeptical of mixing cat eye with floral art. Two strong techniques on one nail usually fight each other. But this works because the cat eye is the background and the blooming gel flowers sit on top in pink, white and gold, not competing for attention. Medium almond shape gives enough canvas for the floral details without making the nail look wide. The gold accents are thin foil flakes, not thick chunks, so they catch light without overwhelming the petals. Salon only, and ask for the cat eye layer to be thin so the flowers do not sit on a ridge. That tiny detail makes the difference between pretty and polished.
All-Over Shimmer Visual Idea
The shimmer is even across every nail. A bright teal with green undertones, fine glitter suspended in a glossy base. The mistake people make is thinking any shimmer polish will do. It won’t. You need a formula dense enough to read as wet from three feet away, not sparse and dusty. This one lands somewhere between a mermaid tail and a clean pool surface.
The cuticle work is the giveaway. A shimmer this fine magnifies every flood, every gap. If the line isn’t crisp at the base, the whole thing looks sloppy. This set got it right. The color pulls warm on olive skin, cooler on fair. Either way, the green in the undertone keeps it from veering into baby blue territory. That’s the trick. A teal that reads grown.
Glossy With Scattered Gold Glitter Visual Idea
My gut says this is the one people will screenshot. Deep teal base, long stiletto shape, then gold glitter scattered across accent nails like someone sneezed near a jar of flakes. It beats the plain glitter gradient because the gold lands randomly, not in a fade. The contrast is sharp. Teal this dark needs a warm partner, and the gold gives it one. Evening nails, yes. But also Tuesday lunch if you’re that person.
Deep Teal French Tips On All Nails Visual Idea
This genuinely flatters short nail beds and medium square shapes. The deep teal tip against a sheer nude base creates the illusion of length without actual extension. The line is sharp, which matters. A wobbly french tip on teal reads as a mistake, not a choice. Skip this if your nail tech struggles with steady hands or if your natural nail is very wide. The contrast draws attention to the tip width. On narrow beds, it’s elegant. On wide ones, it can look heavy. The sheer base also means regrowth is visible by day five. That’s the trade-off. Clean for a weekend, then fill.
Year-Round Visual Idea
The deep teal holds up across a real week. Day one, it’s glossy and even. Day three, the cuticle edge starts to lift on the thumb if you wash dishes without gloves. Day five, the sheer nude accent nail shows a tiny chip near the free edge. The gold foil stays put, which surprised me. I expected it to peel by day four. It didn’t. The short square shape helps. Less edge exposure than an almond, fewer chips on the corners.
By day seven, the teal still looks saturated. The nude base shows wear faster, so if you’re a keyboard tapper, expect the tips to fade. The foil is the last thing to go. That’s the irony. The flashy detail outlasts the solid color. Worth knowing if you want a set that photographs well on day one and still looks intentional on day eight.
Solid Color Visual Idea
What does a solid teal actually cost? Chair time, about 45 minutes for the application and two coats. The high gloss finish needs a no-wipe top coat and a steady hand to avoid bubbles. Medium almond shape, rich deep teal with blue undertones. No art, no foil, no gradient. The cost is in the execution. One uneven coat and it’s ruined. This is not a five-minute polish job. It’s a salon appointment where you sit quietly and let the tech do the work. The payoff is a color so saturated it looks wet for two weeks.
Glitter Accents On All Nails Visual Idea
I will confess: I usually skip glitter nails because removal is a nightmare. But this medium square in deep teal with that fine, even glitter is winning me over. The cuticle work is clean, no flooding, and the sparkle catches light without looking like a child’s craft project. That subtle green undertone in the polish is what keeps it from reading basic — it almost looks like crushed beetle wing under a glossy top coat. A bottle of this in your bag means a serious conversation for your nail tech.
Deep Teal Visual Idea
Shimmer Glossy Visual Idea
My first reaction to this long oval in shimmer teal was pure envy — that glossy finish, the way it catches sunlight, the perfect cuticle line. It is a solid color, yes, but that shimmer is dense, almost liquid. At home, you need a high-quality shimmer polish applied in two thin coats, with a glossy top coat on top. Wait two minutes between layers, and do not flood the cuticle. The result is that glassy, deep shine that makes a solid color look expensive.
One Hand Close-Up Visual Idea
This one is fine, I guess. Dense glitter in deep green-teal on medium oval nails — glossy, even coverage, good cuticle work. The close-up shows just how much glitter is packed in there. It works because the glitter is fine, not chunky, so the deep green base still reads. But it is just glitter on an oval nail. There is no art, no accent, no trick. If that is your thing, sure. It is a perfectly fine, if uninspired, look.
Chunky Glitter Pieces Visual Idea
The first thing I notice about this short oval is the texture — those chunky glitter pieces sit proud on the deep teal base, making the nail bumpy to the touch. The glossy top coat smooths it a bit, but not entirely. This is a bar look, not a keyboard look; it will catch on sweaters. The pieces are teal-on-teal, so it reads tonal, not chaotic. The cuticle work is clean despite the chunks. This is a salon job — placing chunky glitter is a surgeon’s work.
Summer Visual Idea
Why does this turquoise look like it just came back from vacation without me? It’s that specific bright teal-green that reads as pool water at noon, not the deep end. The high gloss seals the deal, makes the medium oval shape look almost liquid. I wore this to a backyard cookout and three people asked if I was going somewhere tropical. Nope, just my nails.
Precise Cuticle Work Smooth Application Visual Idea
I’ll admit it, I used to think cuticle work was optional. Then I got a set of long coffin nails in a deep, rich teal, and the difference was humbling. The smooth application only works if the nail bed is prepped right, no dry skin, no lifted edges. My first attempt had a gap at the cuticle by day three. The second time, I sat still while the tech cleaned every millimeter, and the high-gloss finish stayed sealed for two weeks. It’s not the polish, it’s the prep.
Fall Winter Visual Idea
You walk into the coffee shop, take off your gloves, and the deep dark teal with cool undertones catches the fluorescent light. That’s the moment. This is the color that makes you look like you planned your whole coat around it.
I compared it side by side with a warm-toned teal, and the difference is stark. The cool version sits closer to navy, reads as intentional, not accidental. The high gloss on a medium almond shape keeps it from feeling heavy. It’s the difference between wearing a color and wearing a mood.
Not Visible Visual Idea
I stared at this shade for a full minute before I understood why it worked. The deep, dark teal with subtle shimmer is not a party trick, it’s a quiet upgrade. On short square nails, the fine shimmer catches light without screaming for attention. It flatters cooler undertones best, reads almost charcoal from across the room. If you want people to notice your nails without them knowing why, this is the one. Skip it if you need a bright pop, this is a whisper.
Final Thoughts
- Cuticle oil twice a day, especially after washing hands.
- Top coat refresh on day 7 for glossy finishes.
- Matte top coat dulls faster, reapply by day 5.
- Dark teal stains, use a rubber base coat.
I went through all of them expecting to pick one favorite. Instead I found myself saving screenshots of five. The one I am actually booking next is the matte teal oval. It survived my real life, and that is the highest compliment I can give.
