Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Montego Bay |
| SKU | DE5739 |
| Hex | #4BA4A9 |
| RGB | 75, 164, 169 |
| HSL | 183°, 39%, 48% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Montego Bay
Montego Bay sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Montego Bay 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
12 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Montego Bay 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 #4BA4A9 in HSL space. Pair Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Montego Bay 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 DE5739 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Montego Bay
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Montego Bay is Freshwater (SW 6774) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Freshwater swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Montego Bay
The closest Behr equivalent of Montego Bay is Blue Square (S460-5). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). If Behr is your counter, order Blue Square and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Square swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Montego Bay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Montego Bay is Palm Coast Teal (733) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palm Coast Teal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Montego Bay
Valspar has no exact twin of Montego Bay. The nearest is Twilight Meadow (5007-8A) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33.2 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twilight Meadow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Montego Bay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Montego Bay is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Montego Bay
At Glidden, the closest color to Montego Bay is Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teal Bayou swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Montego Bay
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Montego Bay is Western Green (233-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Western Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Montego Bay
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Montego Bay is September Skies (HGSW 1333) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full September Skies swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Montego Bay
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Montego Bay. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Montego Bay
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Montego Bay. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Montego Bay
Clare has no exact twin of Montego Bay. The nearest is Keep It Teal (PNT100-MD-75) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Keep It Teal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Montego Bay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Montego Bay. The nearest is Cold North (0688) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold North swatch →