Green Tourmaline DET524 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5EAB81, LRV 33 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Edgewater from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5EAB81 · DET524
Green Tourmaline
33%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Tourmaline Technical Profile
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Green Tourmaline in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Tourmaline in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGreen Tourmaline
Nearly identical
BehrEdgewater
Edgewater
Behr
Nearly identical
Julep
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Elf Shoe
PPG
Very similar
Divot
Valspar
Very similar
Stokes Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Goddess Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Green Scene
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gabled Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wheatgrass
Kilz
Visible difference
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Tourmaline
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Tourmaline
#5EAB81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Tourmaline
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Tourmaline 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 Green Tourmaline.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Tourmaline — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Tourmaline have?
Green Tourmaline 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 Green Tourmaline in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Tourmaline from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Tourmaline are Edgewater by Behr (a near-identical match), Julep by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lunar Tide by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Green Tourmaline'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 Green Tourmaline?
Green Tourmaline has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Green Tourmaline's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.