Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Tropical Teal |
| SKU | DE5754 |
| Hex | #008794 |
| RGB | 0, 135, 148 |
| HSL | 185°, 100%, 29% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Tropical Teal
With an LRV of 18, Tropical Teal is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Tropical Teal works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
8 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Tropical 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #008794 in HSL space. Pair Tropical Teal 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 Tropical Teal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical Teal 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 DE5754 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Teal
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tropical Teal is Cruising (SW 6782) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cruising swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tropical Teal
The closest Behr equivalent of Tropical Teal is Blue Slushie (HDC-SM16-06). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). If Behr is your counter, order Blue Slushie and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Slushie swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tropical Teal
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tropical Teal is Salzburg Blue (755) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salzburg Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Teal
At Valspar, the closest color to Tropical Teal is Ocean Reef (V067-5) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.5 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Reef swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Teal
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Tropical Teal. The nearest is Bermuda (PPG1150-6) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bermuda swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Teal
Glidden has no exact twin of Tropical Teal. The nearest is Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Safe Harbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tropical Teal
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tropical Teal is The Big Blue (133-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Big Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Teal
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tropical Teal is Federated Blue (HGSW 1322) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Federated Blue swatch →