Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Imperial Dynasty |
| SKU | DE5727 |
| Hex | #33746B |
| RGB | 51, 116, 107 |
| HSL | 172°, 39%, 33% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Imperial Dynasty
With an LRV of 13, Imperial Dynasty 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.
Imperial Dynasty 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
10 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
Diamond Vogel
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Imperial Dynasty 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 #33746B in HSL space. Pair Imperial Dynasty 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 Imperial Dynasty Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Imperial Dynasty 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 DE5727 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Imperial Dynasty
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Imperial Dynasty. The nearest is Raging Sea (SW 6474) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Raging Sea swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Imperial Dynasty
At Behr, the closest color to Imperial Dynasty is Solitude (510F-6) — very close at ΔE 2.39, 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 Solitude swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Imperial Dynasty
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Imperial Dynasty is Intercoastal Green (672) — very close at ΔE 2.68, 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 Intercoastal Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Imperial Dynasty
Valspar's nearest match is Amazon Drift (V065-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15.2 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Imperial Dynasty without repainting risk. See the full Amazon Drift swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Imperial Dynasty
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Imperial Dynasty. The nearest is Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Christmas Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Imperial Dynasty
Glidden has no exact twin of Imperial Dynasty. The nearest is Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Christmas Ivy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Imperial Dynasty
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Imperial Dynasty. The nearest is 50's Teal (132-7DB) at ΔE 4.24 — 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 50's Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Imperial Dynasty
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Imperial Dynasty. The nearest is Cloverfields (HGSW 2302) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloverfields swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Imperial Dynasty
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Imperial Dynasty. The nearest is Aspen Leaf (JG-71) at ΔE 4.32 — 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 Aspen Leaf swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Imperial Dynasty
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Imperial Dynasty is Arizona Stone (0697) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arizona Stone swatch →