Endive DE5618 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CEE1C8, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crocodile Dreams from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEE1C8 · DE5618
Endive
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Endive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Endive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsEndive
Nearly identical
ValsparCrocodile Dreams
Crocodile Dreams
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lime Flip
PPG
Nearly identical
Flora
Behr
Nearly identical
Budding Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Springfield
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Pistachio
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Creamy Mint
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Graceful Mint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Endive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Endive
#CEE1C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Endive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Endive 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 Endive.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Endive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Endive have?
Endive by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Endive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Endive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Endive are Crocodile Dreams by Valspar (a near-identical match), Jocular Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lime Flip by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Endive'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 Endive?
Endive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Endive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.