Come to Costa Rica DEFD42 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #00897A, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dream .05 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #00897A · DEFD42
Come to Costa Rica
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Come to Costa Rica in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Come to Costa Rica in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCome to Costa Rica
Nearly identical
ColorhouseDream .05
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Phillips Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Philips Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Geddy Verdigris
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mosaic Tile
Behr
Very similar
Miami Jade
PPG
Very similar
Ionian
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Emerald Enchantment
Valspar
Very similar
Pop Of Green
Kilz
Visible difference
Viridian
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Come to Costa Rica
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Come to Costa Rica
#00897A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#266A96
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Come to Costa Rica
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Come to Costa Rica Room Palettes
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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
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Come to Costa Rica — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Come to Costa Rica have?
Come to Costa Rica 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 Come to Costa Rica in your own space before committing.
What colors match Come to Costa Rica from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Come to Costa Rica are Dream .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Phillips Green by Vista Paint (a very close match), Philips Green by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Come to Costa Rica'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 Come to Costa Rica?
Come to Costa Rica has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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