Ref. #00748E · DEA133
Rare Turquoise
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rare Turquoise Technical Profile
What color is Rare Turquoise? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #00748E. Colors similar to Rare Turquoise include Behr Striking, Valspar Bayou Serenade, Benjamin Moore Americana. Rare Turquoise has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Rare Turquoise creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Rare Turquoise
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Rare Turquoise.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Rare Turquoise from other brands?
The closest matches are Striking by Behr (#137087), Bayou Serenade by Valspar (#017388), Americana by Benjamin Moore (#017695). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rare Turquoise?
Rare Turquoise has an LRV of 14.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.