Dance Teal Dawn DEFD38 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #2E5A5E, LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Terrace Teal from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2E5A5E · DEFD38
Dance Teal Dawn
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Dance Teal Dawn 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.
Dance Teal Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dance Teal Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDance Teal Dawn
Nearly identical
BehrTerrace Teal
Terrace Teal
Behr
Nearly identical
Classic Teal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dark Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Turquoise Ocean
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deep Sea Dive
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Deep Emerald
PPG
Very similar
Frozen Stream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Petrol Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fathoms Below
Kilz
Very similar
Azure Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
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 Dance Teal Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dance Teal Dawn
#2E5A5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C5C73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dance Teal Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dance Teal Dawn 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 Dance Teal Dawn.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dance Teal Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dance Teal Dawn have?
Dance Teal Dawn 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 Dance Teal Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dance Teal Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dance Teal Dawn are Terrace Teal by Behr (a near-identical match), Ocean Abyss by Behr (a near-identical match), Classic Teal by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dance Teal Dawn'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 Dance Teal Dawn?
Dance Teal Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.7, 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.
Explore More with Dance Teal Dawn
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 Dance Teal Dawn's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.