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Dunn-Edwards Iron CreekDE5775 · #50676B · LRV 12

Iron Creek reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5775 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS IRON CREEK
RGB 80, 103, 107LRV 12

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameIron Creek
SKUDE5775
Hex#50676B
RGB80, 103, 107
HSL189°, 14%, 37%
LRV12
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Dunn-Edwards Iron Creek

With an LRV of 12, Iron Creek 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.

Iron Creek 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

14 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.7
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9141 · #536872 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 13
SW 2810 · #506A67 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 13
SW 32 · #546670 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 13

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.17
All teal at Behr →
BXC-63 · #53686A · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 13
MQ6-2 · #49666C · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 12
MQ6-02 · #496568 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 12
N450-6 · #4C6766 · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 12

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.21
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
2135-30 · #55656B · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 14
1659 · #4E646F · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 13
713 · #4E6C6B · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 15

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.11
All teal at Valspar →
5001-2B · #59686C · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 13
8003-39F · #496C73 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 13

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.54
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1149-6 · #4B6871 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 13
PPG1145-6 · #566B6B · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 14
PPG1153-6 · #526871 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 13

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.63
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1149-6 · #4A6871 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 13
PPG1145-6 · #576B6B · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 14
PPG1153-6 · #526771 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 13

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.28
All teal at Dutch Boy →
431-5DB · #506771 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 13
HGSW 3322 · #536872 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 14
HGSW 9141 · #536872 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 14

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All teal at Farrow & Ball →
NO. G9 · #48646A · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 12
NO. 289 · #58686A · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 13

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0493 · #5C6B6B · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 15
0472 · #556E6B · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 16

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.19
All teal at Rodda →
CA203 · #4D636C · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 12
R076 · #42676F · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 13

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.02
All teal at C2 Paint →
C2-725 · #506166 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 11
C2-695 · #416267 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 11
C2-727 · #446977 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 13

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All teal at Clare →
PNT100-DP-65 · #4D6A70 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 13
PNT100-MD-40 · #41656D · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 12

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All teal at Kompozit →
0493 · #5C6B6B · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 14
0472 · #556E6B · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 14

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Iron Creek within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DET593 · LRV 14
DE5824 · LRV 11
DE5796 · LRV 13
DESS35 · LRV 13
DET571 · LRV 14
DE5803 · LRV 13

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #50676B in HSL space. Pair Iron Creek with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#50676B + #6B5450
TRIADIC
#50676B · #6B5067 · #676B50
ANALOGOUS
#506B62 · #50676B · #505A6B

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
6.01:1AA
Sample text on black
3.49:1AA Large

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Iron Creek Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Iron Creek 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 DE5775 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Iron Creek

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Iron Creek. The nearest is Needlepoint Navy (SW 32) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Needlepoint Navy swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Iron Creek

Behr's nearest match is Molten Lead (BXC-63), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Iron Creek without repainting risk. See the full Molten Lead swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Iron Creek

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Iron Creek is Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nocturnal Gray swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Iron Creek

At Valspar, the closest color to Iron Creek is Relaxed Navy (5001-2B) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Relaxed Navy swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Iron Creek

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Iron Creek is Silent Night (PPG1153-6) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) 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 Iron Creek

Glidden has no exact twin of Iron Creek. The nearest is Silent Night (PPG1153-6) 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 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silent Night swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Iron Creek

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Iron Creek is Grayed Navy (431-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Navy swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Iron Creek

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Iron Creek. The nearest is Blue Mystery (HGSW 3322) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Mystery swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Iron Creek

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Iron Creek is Inchyra Blue (NO. 289) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Iron Creek

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Iron Creek. The nearest is Spacebox (0493) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spacebox swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Iron Creek

At Rodda, the closest color to Iron Creek is Deep Water (CA203) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Water swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Iron Creek

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Iron Creek is Titan (C2-725) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Titan swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Iron Creek

Clare's nearest match is Nearly Navy (PNT100-DP-65), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Iron Creek without repainting risk. See the full Nearly Navy swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Iron Creek

Kompozit has no exact twin of Iron Creek. The nearest is Spacebox (0493) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spacebox swatch →

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