Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Reeds |
| SKU | DE5647 |
| Hex | #A0BCA7 |
| RGB | 160, 188, 167 |
| HSL | 135°, 17%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Dunn-Edwards Reeds
Reeds sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Reeds is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Reeds 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 #A0BCA7 in HSL space. Pair Reeds 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 Reeds Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Reeds 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 DE5647 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Reeds
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Reeds. The nearest is Colonial Revival Sea Green (SW 2825) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Colonial Revival Sea Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Reeds
Behr's nearest match is Spring Reflection (MQ6-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Reeds without repainting risk. See the full Spring Reflection swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Reeds
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spring Break (627), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Reeds without repainting risk. See the full Spring Break swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Reeds
At Valspar, the closest color to Reeds is Salon Green (8003-33C) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salon Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Reeds
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Reeds is Silver Leaf (PPG1133-4) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Reeds
Glidden's nearest match is Silver Leaf (PPG1133-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Reeds without repainting risk. See the full Silver Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Reeds
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Reeds is Country Faire (329-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Faire swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Reeds
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Reeds is Community Garden (HGSW 2276) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Community Garden swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Reeds
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Reeds. The nearest is Texas Summer (JG-64) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Reeds
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Reeds. The nearest is Whirlybird (NO. 309) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whirlybird swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Reeds
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Reeds. The nearest is Mini Green (0736) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 51 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mini Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Reeds
Clare has no exact twin of Reeds. The nearest is Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Reeds
Kompozit has no exact twin of Reeds. The nearest is Mini Green (0736) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mini Green swatch →