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Ref. #30525B · DEA182

Encore Teal

7%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Encore Teal Technical Profile

HEX Code#30525B
RGB48, 82, 91
LRV7.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Encore Teal

Complement

Brown Velvet

Encore Teal Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sculptural Silver

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

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Artificial Turf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Candied Apple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Cold Water

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Red River

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Deep Ocean

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Still Waters Run Deep

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#344A61

Midnight Haze

Dunn-Edwards · DE5818

#3E505F

Holly Bush

Dunn-Edwards · DEA177

#355D51

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

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#233B5E

Blue Flower

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#B6DBE5

Star Gazer

Valspar · 4008-8B

#508BC4

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

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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