Parakeet DE5580 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #78AE48, LRV 35 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wilderness Retreat from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #78AE48 · DE5580
Parakeet
35%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Parakeet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Parakeet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsParakeet
Very similar
Vista PaintWilderness Retreat
Wilderness Retreat
Vista Paint
Very similar
Greenway
Valspar
Very similar
Rosemary Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Agave Plant
Behr
Very similar
Eccentric Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Gone Wild
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Pear
PPG
Very similar
Yellow Green
RAL
Very similar
Lush Green
Kilz
Visible difference
Organic Green
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Thrive .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Parakeet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parakeet
#78AE48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7AAF7C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parakeet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parakeet 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.
Parakeet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parakeet have?
Parakeet 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 Parakeet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Parakeet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parakeet are Wilderness Retreat by Vista Paint (a very close match), Greenway by Valspar (a very close match), Rosemary Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Parakeet'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 Parakeet?
Parakeet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Parakeet's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.