Balinese Retreat DEFD44 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #289897, LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Marine from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #289897 · DEFD44
Balinese Retreat
25%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Balinese Retreat Technical Profile
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Balinese Retreat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Balinese Retreat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBalinese Retreat
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAqua Marine
Aqua Marine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea Fantasy
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cool Rain
Valspar
Very similar
Pleasant Stream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Adequate Aqua
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Splashy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Island Dream
Behr
Very similar
French Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balinese Retreat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balinese Retreat
#289897
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4F7AA4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Balinese Retreat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balinese Retreat 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Balinese Retreat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balinese Retreat have?
Balinese Retreat by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Balinese Retreat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Balinese Retreat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Balinese Retreat are Aqua Marine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sea Fantasy by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Spruce by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Balinese Retreat'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 Balinese Retreat?
Balinese Retreat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.1, 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Balinese Retreat's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.