Margarita DE5597 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CCEEC2, LRV 78 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Arboretum Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCEEC2 · DE5597
Margarita
78%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Margarita Technical Profile
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Margarita in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Margarita in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMargarita
Nearly identical
PPGFresh Arboretum Green
Fresh Arboretum Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Frolic
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glade Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Spring Leaves
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
O'Reilly Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Green Song
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vireo Wing
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Green
RAL
Very similar
Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Apple Martini
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Margarita
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Margarita
#CCEEC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76BC89
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Margarita
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Margarita 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
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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Margarita — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Margarita have?
Margarita 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 Margarita in your own space before committing.
What colors match Margarita from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Margarita are Fresh Arboretum Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Summer Frolic by Valspar (a near-identical match), Glade Green by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Margarita'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 Margarita?
Margarita has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.9, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Margarita's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.