Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Arboretum |
| SKU | DE5690 |
| Hex | #70BA9F |
| RGB | 112, 186, 159 |
| HSL | 158°, 35%, 58% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Arboretum
Arboretum sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Arboretum is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Arboretum within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #70BA9F in HSL space. Pair Arboretum with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Arboretum Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Arboretum from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5690 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Arboretum
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Arboretum is Larchmere (SW 6752) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Larchmere swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Arboretum
At Behr, the closest color to Arboretum is Tower Bridge (S440-4) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tower Bridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Arboretum
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Arboretum is Rosamilia Green (592) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosamilia Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Arboretum
At Valspar, the closest color to Arboretum is Blue Energy (M258) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.8 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Energy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Arboretum
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Arboretum. The nearest is Key Largo (PPG1140-4) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Key Largo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Arboretum
Glidden has no exact twin of Arboretum. The nearest is Key Largo (PPG1140-4) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Key Largo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Arboretum
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Arboretum is Glazed Teal (130-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glazed Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Arboretum
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Arboretum is Cotswold Green (HGSW 1304) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cotswold Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Arboretum
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Arboretum. The nearest is Arsenic (NO. 214) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Arboretum
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Arboretum. The nearest is Blue Green Scene (0716) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Green Scene swatch →