Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Castaway |
| SKU | DE5738 |
| Hex | #6DBAC0 |
| RGB | 109, 186, 192 |
| HSL | 184°, 40%, 59% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Castaway
Castaway sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Castaway 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Castaway 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 #6DBAC0 in HSL space. Pair Castaway 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 Castaway Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Castaway 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 DE5738 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Castaway
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Castaway. The nearest is Nautilus (SW 6780) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nautilus swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Castaway
Behr's nearest match is Saga Blue (S480-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Castaway without repainting risk. See the full Saga Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Castaway
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Castaway is Burbank Blue (732) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 46 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burbank Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Castaway
At Valspar, the closest color to Castaway is Swim (5006-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.9 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swim swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Castaway
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Castaway. The nearest is High Dive (PPG1236-5) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full High Dive swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Castaway
Glidden's nearest match is Timberlake Teal (90GG 45/254), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Castaway without repainting risk. See the full Timberlake Teal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Castaway
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Wet Surfboard (233-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Castaway without repainting risk. See the full Wet Surfboard swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Castaway
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Castaway. The nearest is Above the Waves (HGSW 1344) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Above the Waves swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Castaway
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Castaway. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Castaway
C2 Paint's nearest match is Pond Shimmer (BD24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Castaway without repainting risk. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Castaway
Kompozit has no exact twin of Castaway. The nearest is Enchanted Evening (0673) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 46 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Enchanted Evening swatch →