Mermaid's Cove DE5641 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8AA786, LRV 35 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meadowgrass from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8AA786 · DE5641
Mermaid's Cove
35%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mermaid's Cove Technical Profile
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Mermaid's Cove in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mermaid's Cove in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMermaid's Cove
Nearly identical
ValsparMeadowgrass
Meadowgrass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Flora Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Thyme
Kilz
Nearly identical
Agate Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Winchester Sage
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Glamorized Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pear Cactus
PPG
Very similar
Lakeside Pine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hidden Glade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mermaid's Cove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mermaid's Cove
#8AA786
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD94
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mermaid's Cove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mermaid's Cove 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
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Mermaid's Cove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mermaid's Cove have?
Mermaid's Cove by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mermaid's Cove in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mermaid's Cove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mermaid's Cove are Meadowgrass by Valspar (a near-identical match), Flora Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Aged Eucalyptus by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mermaid's Cove'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 Mermaid's Cove?
Mermaid's Cove has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.8, 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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