Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Mid-century Gem |
| SKU | DET535 |
| Hex | #81B39C |
| RGB | 129, 179, 156 |
| HSL | 152°, 25%, 60% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Mid-century Gem
Mid-century Gem 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 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.
Mid-century Gem 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Farrow & Ball
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Clare
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Mid-century Gem 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 #81B39C in HSL space. Pair Mid-century Gem 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 Mid-century Gem Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mid-century Gem 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 DET535 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Mid-century Gem is Arsenic (NO. 214). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Arsenic and you'll get the same color. See the full Arsenic swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
Valspar's nearest match is Patina Hue (V063-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.1 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mid-century Gem without repainting risk. See the full Patina Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
At Behr, the closest color to Mid-century Gem is Mermaid Net (480F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mermaid Net swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mid-century Gem is Key Largo (PPG1140-4) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key Largo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mid-century Gem is Low Country (230-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Low Country swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mid-century Gem is Buenos Aires (0737) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Mid-century Gem. The nearest is Everglades (641) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Everglades swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mid-century Gem. The nearest is Buenos Aires (0737) at ΔE 3.75 — 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 Buenos Aires swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
Clare has no exact twin of Mid-century Gem. The nearest is Matcha Latte (PNT100-DP-50) at ΔE 4.73 — 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 Matcha Latte swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mid-century Gem. The nearest is Restful (SW 6458) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Restful swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mid-century Gem — the nearest deck color, Araucana (BD25), is clearly different (ΔE 7.46). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET535 instead. See the full Araucana swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Mid-century Gem — the nearest deck color, Morning Calm (JG-77), is clearly different (ΔE 8.95). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET535 instead. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mid-century Gem
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mid-century Gem — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 12.14). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET535 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →