Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Veranda |
| SKU | DET543 |
| Hex | #61A9A5 |
| RGB | 97, 169, 165 |
| HSL | 177°, 30%, 52% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Veranda
Veranda sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Veranda 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Veranda 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 #61A9A5 in HSL space. Pair Veranda 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 Veranda Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Veranda 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 DET543 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Veranda
At Behr, the closest color to Veranda is Bayside (510F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bayside swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Veranda
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Veranda is Florida Keys Blue (2050-40) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Florida Keys Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Veranda
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Veranda is Rivulet (SW 6760) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rivulet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Veranda
At Valspar, the closest color to Veranda is Twilight Meadow (5007-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.2 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight Meadow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Veranda
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Veranda is Cold North (0688) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold North swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Veranda
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Veranda is Catalina (PPG1142-5) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Catalina swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Veranda
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Veranda. The nearest is Western Green (233-6DB) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Western Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Veranda
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Veranda — the nearest deck color, Calmness (0709), is clearly different (ΔE 6.01). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET543 instead. See the full Calmness swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Veranda
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Veranda — the nearest deck color, Luna (C2-712), is clearly different (ΔE 8.11). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET543 instead. See the full Luna swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Veranda
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Veranda — the nearest deck color, Well Watered (JG-69), is clearly different (ΔE 11.53). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET543 instead. See the full Well Watered swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Veranda
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Veranda — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 11.81). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET543 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Veranda
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Veranda — the nearest deck color, Oval Room Blue (NO. 85), is clearly different (ΔE 12.26). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET543 instead. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Veranda
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Veranda — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 16.06). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET543 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →