Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Avalon |
| SKU | DET552 |
| Hex | #799B96 |
| RGB | 121, 155, 150 |
| HSL | 171°, 15%, 54% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Avalon
Avalon sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Avalon 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Avalon 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 #799B96 in HSL space. Pair Avalon 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 Avalon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Avalon 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 DET552 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Avalon
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Avalon is Luna (C2-712). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Luna and you'll get the same color. See the full Luna swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Avalon
Valspar's nearest match is Secluded Garden (5002-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27.8 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Avalon without repainting risk. See the full Secluded Garden swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Avalon
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Avalon is Peacock Plume (SW 20) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peacock Plume swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Avalon
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Avalon is Antiqued Aqua (CSP-705) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiqued Aqua swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Avalon
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Avalon is Green Granite (PPG1144-5) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Granite swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Avalon
At Behr, the closest color to Avalon is Blue Agave (PMD-35) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Agave swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Avalon
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Avalon is Stemmed Green (330-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stemmed Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Avalon
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Avalon. The nearest is Miracle Bay (0471) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Avalon
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Avalon. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Avalon
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Avalon — the nearest deck color, Oval Room Blue (NO. 85), is clearly different (ΔE 5.72). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET552 instead. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Avalon
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Avalon — the nearest deck color, Ocean Melody (0499), is clearly different (ΔE 6.06). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET552 instead. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Avalon
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Avalon — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 9.01). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET552 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Avalon
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Avalon — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 10.26). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET552 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →