Dark Lagoon DEC788 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6A7F7D, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caribbean Teal from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A7F7D · DEC788
Dark Lagoon
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dark Lagoon Technical Profile
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Dark Lagoon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Lagoon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDark Lagoon
Very similar
Benjamin MooreCaribbean Teal
Caribbean Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Studio Blue Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Forest
PPG
Very similar
Polar Pond
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Echo Park
Behr
Very similar
Vintage Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Polar Pond
Vista Paint
Very similar
Liquid Jade
Valspar
Very similar
Classic Movie
Kilz
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Lagoon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Lagoon
#6A7F7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7792A5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Lagoon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Lagoon 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 Dark Lagoon.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Lagoon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Lagoon have?
Dark Lagoon by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Lagoon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Lagoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Lagoon are Caribbean Teal by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Studio Blue Green by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Blue Forest by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dark Lagoon'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 Dark Lagoon?
Dark Lagoon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.7, 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.
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Why Dark Lagoon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.