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Ref. #38C6A1 · DE5683

Jadeite

44%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Jadeite DE5683 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #38C6A1, LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Fresco from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Jadeite Technical Profile

HEX Code#38C6A1
RGB56, 198, 161
LRV43.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Jadeite in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Jadeite in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsJadeite
Nearly identical
BehrAqua Fresco

Aqua Fresco

Behr

Nearly identical

Day in the Garden

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

New Meadow

Valspar

Nearly identical

Teal Blast

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Tropical Tide

PPG

Very similar

Blue Green Scene

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Glazed Teal

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Beach Toy

Kilz

Visible difference

Larchmere

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Arsenic

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Light Green

RAL

Visible difference

Thrive .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Jadeite

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Jadeite

#38C6A1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#76AABB

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Jadeite

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Jadeite

Complement

Spiked Punch

Jadeite Room Palettes

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

Walls

Soft Moss

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Kemp Kelly

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Cold Water

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Eames for Blue

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Cold Water

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Old-Fashioned Purple

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Jadeite.

Jade Mountain

Dunn-Edwards · DE5697

#34C2A7

More green colors from other brands

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

Irish Folklore

Behr · P380-3

#D2FAB8

Teal Treat

Hirshfield's · 0712

#D9F2E3

Lite Retro Green

Dutch Boy · 130-1DB

#DAF2EA

Mint Julep

Benjamin Moore · 547

#E1F0D3

Fresh Dew

Benjamin Moore · 435

#DDE4D1

East of the Sun

Valspar · 8001-25B

#F9EC9F

Jadeite — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Jadeite have?
Jadeite 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 Jadeite in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jadeite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jadeite are Aqua Fresco by Behr (a near-identical match), Day in the Garden by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Aquatic Green by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Jadeite'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 Jadeite?
Jadeite has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.8, 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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