Life Aquatic DET607 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A2B0A8, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silvered Teal from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2B0A8 · DET607
Life Aquatic
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Life Aquatic in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Life Aquatic in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLife Aquatic
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySilvered Teal
Silvered Teal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gaelic Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gaelic Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Castle Walls
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cambridge Lily
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sage Pond
Kilz
Nearly identical
Frozen Pond
Behr
Nearly identical
Water .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Halcyon Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dusty Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Life Aquatic
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Life Aquatic
#A2B0A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Life Aquatic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Life Aquatic 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 Life Aquatic.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Life Aquatic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Life Aquatic have?
Life Aquatic by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Life Aquatic in your own space before committing.
What colors match Life Aquatic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Life Aquatic are Silvered Teal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gaelic Garden by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gaelic Garden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Life Aquatic'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 Life Aquatic?
Life Aquatic has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.6, 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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Why Life Aquatic's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.