Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Polished Aqua |
| SKU | DE5724 |
| Hex | #77BCB6 |
| RGB | 119, 188, 182 |
| HSL | 175°, 34%, 60% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Polished Aqua
Polished Aqua sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Polished Aqua 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
11 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
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Polished Aqua 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 #77BCB6 in HSL space. Pair Polished Aqua 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 Polished Aqua Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Polished Aqua 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 DE5724 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polished Aqua
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Polished Aqua is Cooled Blue (SW 6759) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cooled Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Polished Aqua
Behr has no exact twin of Polished Aqua. The nearest is Ocean Liner (T14-1) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Liner swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Polished Aqua
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Polished Aqua is Skydive (CSP-700) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skydive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Polished Aqua
At Valspar, the closest color to Polished Aqua is Enchanted Isle (V065-4) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 46.2 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enchanted Isle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Polished Aqua
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Polished Aqua. The nearest is Pale Jade (PPG1230-4) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 46 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pale Jade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Polished Aqua
At Glidden, the closest color to Polished Aqua is Capri Teal (50GG 43/213) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Capri Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polished Aqua
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Polished Aqua is Cooled Blue (HGSW 1314) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cooled Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Polished Aqua
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Polished Aqua is Veranda Blue (H0084) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veranda Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Polished Aqua
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Polished Aqua is Pond Shimmer (BD24) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pond Shimmer swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Polished Aqua
Kompozit has no exact twin of Polished Aqua. The nearest is Stillwater (0687) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stillwater swatch →