Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Before the Storm |
| SKU | DE5796 |
| Hex | #4D6A77 |
| RGB | 77, 106, 119 |
| HSL | 199°, 21%, 38% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Before the Storm
With an LRV of 13, Before the Storm is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Before the Storm works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
17 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Before the Storm 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 #4D6A77 in HSL space. Pair Before the Storm 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 Before the Storm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Before the Storm 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 DE5796 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Before the Storm
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Before the Storm is Waterloo (SW 9141) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Waterloo swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Before the Storm
Behr's nearest match is Rush Hour (MQ5-25), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Before the Storm without repainting risk. See the full Rush Hour swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Before the Storm
Valspar has no exact twin of Before the Storm. The nearest is Low Tide (8003-39F) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Low Tide swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Before the Storm
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Before the Storm is Silent Night (PPG1153-6) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silent Night swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Before the Storm
At Glidden, the closest color to Before the Storm is Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Azalea Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Before the Storm
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Grayed Navy (431-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Before the Storm without repainting risk. See the full Grayed Navy swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Before the Storm
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Before the Storm is Blue Mystery (HGSW 3322) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Mystery swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Before the Storm
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Before the Storm is Blue Skies (JG-85) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Skies swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Before the Storm
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Before the Storm is Cape Cod Bay (0633) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 13) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cape Cod Bay swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Before the Storm
Rodda has no exact twin of Before the Storm. The nearest is Fresh Water (R076) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Water swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Before the Storm
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Before the Storm is Scallywag (C2-727) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scallywag swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Before the Storm
Clare has no exact twin of Before the Storm. The nearest is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Before the Storm
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Before the Storm. The nearest is Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 11 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Newbury Port swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Before the Storm
Backdrop has no exact twin of Before the Storm. The nearest is Mom Jeans (BD-MJ) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Before the Storm
At Kompozit, the closest color to Before the Storm is Cape Cod Bay (0633) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cape Cod Bay swatch →