Mid-century Gem
DET535 · #81B39C · LRV 39 — cool green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Mid-century Gem39
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Mid-century Gem, Really?
Mid-century Gem reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Dunn-Edwards DET535 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Mid-century Gem
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Mid-century Gem are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET535 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | RestfulSW 6458 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.9 | 39 | Color page → |
| Behr | Mermaid Net480F-4 · Behr | 2.1 | 40 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Everglades641 · Benjamin Moore | 3.6 | 37 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Patina HueV063-3 · Valspar | 1.8 | 40.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Key LargoPPG1140-4 · PPG / Glidden | 2.5 | 41 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Key LargoPPG1140-4 · Glidden | 2.3 | 41 | Color page → |
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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