Ref. #007A5E · DE5699
Emerald Pool
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Emerald Pool Technical Profile
What color is Emerald Pool? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #007A5E. Colors similar to Emerald Pool include Behr Soapstone, Benjamin Moore Very Green, MPC Rock Island Green. Emerald Pool has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Emerald Pool creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Emerald Pool
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerald Pool
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerald Pool
#007A5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#236E8A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerald Pool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerald Pool 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 Emerald Pool.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emerald Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerald Pool have?
Emerald Pool by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Emerald Pool from other brands?
The closest matches are Soapstone by Behr (#0F795E), Very Green by Benjamin Moore (#18785D), Rock Island Green by MPC (#1A7B60). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Emerald Pool?
Emerald Pool has an LRV of 14.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emerald Pool's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.