Arboretum DE5690 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #70BA9F, LRV 41 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Farmers Market from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #70BA9F · DE5690
Arboretum
41%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Arboretum Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Arboretum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Arboretum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsArboretum
Very similar
BehrFarmers Market
Farmers Market
Behr
Very similar
Glazed Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rosamilia Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Larchmere
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Balloon
PPG
Very similar
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Laurel Village
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Green Scene
Hirshfield's
Very similar
New Meadow
Valspar
Very similar
Fragrant Herbs
Kilz
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Arboretum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arboretum
#70BA9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84A9AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Arboretum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arboretum 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 Arboretum.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Arboretum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arboretum have?
Arboretum by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Arboretum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Arboretum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arboretum are Farmers Market by Behr (a very close match), Glazed Teal by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Rosamilia Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Arboretum'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 Arboretum?
Arboretum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
Explore More with Arboretum
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Arboretum's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.