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Dunn-Edwards Walk in the ParkDESS29 · #3D564B · LRV 8

Walk in the Park reads as a cool green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DESS29 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS WALK IN THE PARK
RGB 61, 86, 75LRV 8

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameWalk in the Park
SKUDESS29
Hex#3D564B
RGB61, 86, 75
HSL154°, 17%, 29%
LRV8
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Dunn-Edwards Walk in the Park

At LRV 8, Walk in the Park 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 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Walk in the Park 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.

Closest matches by brand

14 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.31
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 16 · #45584D · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 9
SW 6461 · #3D5541 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 8
SW 6195 · #465448 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 8

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All teal at Behr →
700F-7 · #3B5646 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 8
N420-7 · #3B5646 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 8
HDC-CL-21A · #3D554F · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 8
N410-7 · #3F5645 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 8

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.67
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
CW-555 · #435851 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 9
686 · #445851 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 9
HC-134 · #415752 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 10
714 · #415451 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 9

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All teal at Valspar →
5004-4C · #415A51 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 9.1
T607 · #3A5049 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 7.1
6009-5 · #365542 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 7.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.44
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1138-7 · #3C564E · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 8
PPG1137-7 · #395648 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 8
PPG1133-7 · #3F5948 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 9
PPG1144-7 · #365955 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 9

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1138-7 · #3C574E · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 8
PPG1137-7 · #395648 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 8
30GG 09/106 · #405851 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 9
PPG1133-7 · #3F5948 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 9

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.89
All teal at Dutch Boy →
228-7DB · #3D5541 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 8
328-7DB · #42514A · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 8
HGSW 2281 · #3D5541 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 8
HGSW 6461 · #3D5541 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 8
HGSW 3251 · #465448 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 8
HGSW 6195 · #465448 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 8

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.4
All teal at Farrow & Ball →
NO. W55 · #415243 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 8

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.79
All teal at Hirshfield's →
H0096 · #40534E · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 8

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.63
All teal at C2 Paint →
C2-693 · #465651 · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 9

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.26
All teal at Backdrop →
BD-NE · #3D4D3F · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 7

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All teal at Rust-Oleum →
391445 · #41594C · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 9

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.99
All teal at Kompozit →
0459 · #4D5A4C · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 9

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

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

DET608 · LRV 8
DET538 · LRV 8
DEC779 · LRV 9
DEA179 · LRV 8
DE5748 · LRV 9
DEA177 · LRV 9

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #3D564B in HSL space. Pair Walk in the Park with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#3D564B + #563D48
TRIADIC
#3D564B · #4B3D56 · #564B3D
ANALOGOUS
#3D563F · #3D564B · #3D5556

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
7.98:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.63:1fail

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Walk in the Park Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Walk in the Park 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 DESS29 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Walk in the Park

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Walk in the Park. The nearest is Rock Garden (SW 6195) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rock Garden swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Walk in the Park

At Behr, the closest color to Walk in the Park is Dark Everglade (HDC-CL-21A) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Everglade swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Walk in the Park

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Walk in the Park is Tarrytown Green (HC-134) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tarrytown Green swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Walk in the Park

Valspar's nearest match is Canadian Fir (5004-4C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9.1 vs 8) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Walk in the Park without repainting risk. See the full Canadian Fir swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Walk in the Park

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Midnight Clover (PPG1138-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Walk in the Park without repainting risk. See the full Midnight Clover swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Walk in the Park

Glidden's nearest match is Midnight Clover (PPG1138-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Walk in the Park without repainting risk. See the full Midnight Clover swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Walk in the Park

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Walk in the Park. The nearest is Forestlawn (228-7DB) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Forestlawn swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Walk in the Park

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Walk in the Park. The nearest is Coriander & Olive (HGSW 3251) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coriander & Olive swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Walk in the Park

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Walk in the Park is Duck Green (NO. W55) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duck Green swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Walk in the Park

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Walk in the Park. The nearest is Gedney Green (H0096) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gedney Green swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Walk in the Park

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Walk in the Park. The nearest is Ka Ching (C2-693) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ka Ching swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Walk in the Park

Backdrop has no exact twin of Walk in the Park. The nearest is North End (BD-NE) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North End swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Walk in the Park

Rust-Oleum's nearest match is Rainforest Green (391445), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Walk in the Park without repainting risk. See the full Rainforest Green swatch →

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