Rare Turquoise DEA133 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #00748E, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Striking from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #00748E · DEA133
Rare Turquoise
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rare Turquoise Technical Profile
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Rare Turquoise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rare Turquoise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRare Turquoise
Nearly identical
BehrStriking
Striking
Behr
Nearly identical
Bayou Serenade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Americana
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Amalfi
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bimini Blue
PPG
Very similar
True Teal
Kilz
Very similar
Great Blue Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Very similar
Welcome Aboard
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rare Turquoise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rare Turquoise
#00748E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#274B9A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rare Turquoise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rare Turquoise 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 blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rare Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rare Turquoise have?
Rare Turquoise by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rare Turquoise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rare Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rare Turquoise are Striking by Behr (a near-identical match), Bayou Serenade by Valspar (a near-identical match), Americana by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rare Turquoise'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 Rare Turquoise?
Rare Turquoise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rare Turquoise's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.