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Dunn-Edwards JadeiteDE5683 · #38C6A1 · LRV 40

Jadeite reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5683 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS JADEITE
RGB 56, 198, 161LRV 40

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameJadeite
SKUDE5683
Hex#38C6A1
RGB56, 198, 161
HSL164°, 56%, 50%
LRV40
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Dunn-Edwards Jadeite

Jadeite sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.

Jadeite 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

6 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 4.53
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6986 · #6CCCA5 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 49

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.44
All teal at Behr →
M460-5 · #49CAA5 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 46
510D-6 · #45C19B · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 42
500B-6 · #2CC098 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 41
P460-6 · #2CC38E · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 42

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
2039-40 · #35C6A8 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 44
2042-40 · #3DC6AB · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 44
2037-40 · #53C799 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 46
2044-40 · #25C7AF · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 44

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.74
All teal at Valspar →
6002-10B · #41BC97 · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 39.2
6002-10A · #6BC9A9 · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 47.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1229-4 · #5EC9AD · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.7
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1229-4 · #5ECAAE · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 48

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

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

DE5697 · LRV 39
DE5676 · LRV 44
DE5662 · LRV 41
DE5690 · LRV 38
DET548 · LRV 45
DE5696 · LRV 48

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #38C6A1 in HSL space. Pair Jadeite with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#38C6A1 + #C6385D
TRIADIC
#38C6A1 · #A138C6 · #C6A138
ANALOGOUS
#38C65A · #38C6A1 · #38A4C6

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.15:1fail
Sample text on black
9.76:1AAA

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

Dunn-Edwards Jadeite Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Jadeite 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 DE5683 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Jadeite

Behr's nearest match is Aquatic Green (510D-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jadeite without repainting risk. See the full Aquatic Green swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Jadeite

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Jadeite is Teal Blast (2039-40) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Blast swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Jadeite

At Valspar, the closest color to Jadeite is New Meadow (6002-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.2 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Meadow swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Jadeite

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Jadeite. The nearest is Tropical Tide (PPG1229-4) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Tide swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Jadeite

Glidden has no exact twin of Jadeite. The nearest is Tropical Tide (PPG1229-4) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Tide swatch →

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