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Dunn-Edwards Mermaid's CoveDE5641 · #8AA786 · LRV 33

Mermaid's Cove reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5641 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS MERMAID'S COVE
RGB 138, 167, 134LRV 33

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameMermaid's Cove
SKUDE5641
Hex#8AA786
RGB138, 167, 134
HSL113°, 16%, 59%
LRV33
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGreen
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About Dunn-Edwards Mermaid's Cove

Mermaid's Cove sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.

Mermaid's Cove is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.

Closest matches by brand

13 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 green from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.12
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7742 · #8EA486 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 34
SW 6444 · #8BA97F · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 36
SW 9039 · #8FA277 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 33

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All green at Behr →
MQ6-46 · #8DAB89 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 37
BNC-27 · #8FA787 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 35
430F-4 · #89AB83 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 36
MQ6-51 · #96A486 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 35

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.61
All green at Benjamin Moore →
628 · #81A488 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 33
HC-129 · #87AB93 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 37
445 · #93A58C · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 35

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All green at Valspar →
5007-6A · #88A27D · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 32.6
V061-4 · #93A67F · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 35.1
P098 · #8CA97A · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 35.4
5008-6A · #8AAD7D · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 36.6

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.63
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1130-5 · #91AF89 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 38

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All green at Glidden →
70GY 35/237 · #83AC8A · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 35
30GY 31/202 · #8C9F7C · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 31
70GY 33/143 · #8BA38F · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 33

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.68
All green at Dutch Boy →
328-4DB · #8DA990 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 36
HGSW 2265 · #8BA97F · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 36
HGSW 6444 · #8BA97F · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 36
HGSW 2254 · #8FA277 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 33
HGSW 9039 · #8FA277 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 33

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 76 · #90A987 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 36
NO. 81 · #90A589 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 35
NO. 77 · #8A9D80 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 31
NO. 80 · #97A781 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 36

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.83
All green at Diamond Vogel →
0723 · #7FB086 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 37
0759 · #8CA875 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 35

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.26
All green at Hirshfield's →
0744 · #98AD8E · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 39

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.37
All green at Clare →
PNT100-MD-58 · #8EA992 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 36
PNT100-DP-50 · #93B697 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 42

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.26
All green at Kompozit →
0744 · #98AD8E · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 39

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

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

DET522 · LRV 34
DET502 · LRV 35
DE5655 · LRV 31
DEFD34 · LRV 32
DE5592 · LRV 32
DE5571 · LRV 31

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #8AA786 in HSL space. Pair Mermaid's Cove with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#8AA786 + #A386A7
TRIADIC
#8AA786 · #868AA7 · #A7868A
ANALOGOUS
#9BA786 · #8AA786 · #86A793

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.64:1fail
Sample text on black
7.95:1AAA

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

Dunn-Edwards Mermaid's Cove Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Mermaid's Cove 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 DE5641 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mermaid's Cove is Agate Green (SW 7742) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agate Green swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

Behr's nearest match is Aged Eucalyptus (BNC-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mermaid's Cove without repainting risk. See the full Aged Eucalyptus swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mermaid's Cove is Winchester Sage (628) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winchester Sage swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

Valspar has no exact twin of Mermaid's Cove. The nearest is Frog Prince (V061-4) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35.1 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frog Prince swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

At Glidden, the closest color to Mermaid's Cove is Cultural Garden Green (70GY 35/237) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cultural Garden Green swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mermaid's Cove is Glamorized Green (328-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glamorized Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mermaid's Cove is Coastal Seaglass (HGSW 2265) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Seaglass swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Folly Green (NO. 76), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mermaid's Cove without repainting risk. See the full Folly Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mermaid's Cove. The nearest is Perennial Garden (0759) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Perennial Garden swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

At Clare, the closest color to Mermaid's Cove is OMGreen (PNT100-MD-58) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full OMGreen swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Mermaid's Cove

At Kompozit, the closest color to Mermaid's Cove is Hidden Glade (0744) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 39 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hidden Glade swatch →

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