Navy Teal
DE5832 · #20576E · LRV 8 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Deep Space3
- 2Navy Teal8
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Navy Teal, Really?
Navy Teal reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Dunn-Edwards DE5832 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Navy Teal
Navy Teal earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Navy Teal
At LRV 8, Navy Teal is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Navy Teal 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 DE5832 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 | RegattaSW 6517 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 8 | Color page → |
| Behr | Blue Spell550F-7 · Behr | 3.2 | 8 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Slate Teal2058-20 · Benjamin Moore | 1.4 | 9 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Holiday VelvetT603 · Valspar | 1.7 | 8.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Regatta BayPPG1154-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.3 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Shimmering SeaPPG1152-7 · Glidden | 3.5 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
The nearest shades to Navy Teal 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 #20576E in HSL space. Pair Navy Teal with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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