Encore Teal DEA182 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #30525B, LRV 7 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frozen Stream from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #30525B · DEA182
Encore Teal
7%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Encore Teal Technical Profile
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Encore Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Encore Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsEncore Teal
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFrozen Stream
Frozen Stream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frozen Stream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Submarine Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Bayberry
PPG
Nearly identical
River Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Seaworthy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mountain Midnight
Valspar
Very similar
Oceans Deep
Kilz
Very similar
Petrol Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Azure Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Encore Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Encore Teal
#30525B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C5772
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Encore Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Encore Teal 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.
Encore Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Encore Teal have?
Encore Teal 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 Encore Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Encore Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Encore Teal are Frozen Stream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Under the Sea by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Frozen Stream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Encore Teal'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 Encore Teal?
Encore Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Encore Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.