Aquamarine DET555 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D6EAE8, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crystal Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6EAE8 · DET555
Aquamarine
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Aquamarine Technical Profile
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Aquamarine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aquamarine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAquamarine
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCrystal Blue
Crystal Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Plateau
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Whisper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea Glass
Kilz
Nearly identical
Baby Love
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sky Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Dillard's Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Zircon Ice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aquamarine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aquamarine
#D6EAE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859DAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aquamarine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aquamarine Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Aquamarine.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aquamarine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aquamarine have?
Aquamarine by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aquamarine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aquamarine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aquamarine are Crystal Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Plateau by PPG (a near-identical match), Ice Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aquamarine's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Aquamarine?
Aquamarine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aquamarine's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.