Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Balinese Retreat |
| SKU | DEFD44 |
| Hex | #289897 |
| RGB | 40, 152, 151 |
| HSL | 179°, 58%, 38% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Balinese Retreat
Balinese Retreat sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Balinese Retreat 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
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Balinese Retreat 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 #289897 in HSL space. Pair Balinese Retreat 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 Balinese Retreat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Balinese Retreat 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 DEFD44 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Balinese Retreat
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Balinese Retreat is Biscay (SW 6940) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Balinese Retreat
At Behr, the closest color to Balinese Retreat is Island Dream (MQ4-20) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Island Dream swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Balinese Retreat
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Soft Spruce (671), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Balinese Retreat without repainting risk. See the full Soft Spruce swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Balinese Retreat
At Valspar, the closest color to Balinese Retreat is Tidal Teal (5006-8B) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.5 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tidal Teal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Balinese Retreat
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sea Fantasy (PPG1234-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Balinese Retreat without repainting risk. See the full Sea Fantasy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Balinese Retreat
At Glidden, the closest color to Balinese Retreat is Azure Tide (PPG1231-6) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Azure Tide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Balinese Retreat
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Balinese Retreat is Adequate Aqua (231-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adequate Aqua swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Balinese Retreat
Clare has no exact twin of Balinese Retreat. The nearest is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →