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Viridian Odyssey

DE1925 · #2E484F · LRV 7 · cool blue-green tone

DE1925 · #2E484F · LRV 7 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.

Viridian OdysseyDunn-Edwards · DE1925
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Viridian Odyssey
DUNN-EDWARDS · DE1925 · #2E484F
Brand · codeDunn-EdwardsDE1925 · all Dunn-Edwards teals
LRV7Very dark — reads black in most rooms.
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
Hex · RGB · HSL#2E484F · 46, 72, 79 · 193°, 26%, 25%Display values from the brand. Match it at another brand
Sheen we recommendEggshell on walls · satin on trim and cabinetsWhich sheen where, explained
Where it sits, light to dark
  1. 1Viridian Odyssey7
  2. 2Hidden Gem14
  3. 3Van Courtland Blue31
Undertone and depth

What Color Is Viridian Odyssey, Really?

Viridian Odyssey reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Dunn-Edwards DE1925 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.

Room by room

Best Rooms and Uses for Viridian Odyssey

Viridian Odyssey 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.

Light by light

How Lighting Changes Viridian Odyssey

At LRV 7, Viridian Odyssey 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.

Test it in your light, not a showroom's

Most complaints about Viridian Odyssey 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.

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Need It From Another Brand?

Any paint counter can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE1925 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.

Same deck, next chip over

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

The nearest shades to Viridian Odyssey within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

Contrast, for text and signage
Black text on Viridian Odyssey · 2.2 : 1 · fails for textWhite text on Viridian Odyssey · 9.7 : 1 · passes AA and AAA

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 #2E484F in HSL space. Pair Viridian Odyssey with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#2E484F + #4F352E
TRIADIC
#2E484F · #4F2E48 · #484F2E
ANALOGOUS
#2E4F46 · #2E484F · #2E384F

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