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Ref. #00968F · DE5733

Reef Encounter

24%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Reef Encounter DE5733 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #00968F, LRV 24 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Torrid Turquoise from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Reef Encounter Technical Profile

HEX Code#00968F
RGB0, 150, 143
LRV23.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Reef Encounter in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Reef Encounter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsReef Encounter
Nearly identical
PPGTorrid Turquoise

Torrid Turquoise

PPG

Nearly identical

Tropical Hideaway

Valspar

Nearly identical

Plumage

Behr

Nearly identical

Nifty Turquoise

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Gulf Shores

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Meringue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Time to Grow

Vista Paint

Very similar

Caribbean Splash

Kilz

Very similar

Adequate Aqua

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Dream .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Pastel Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Vardo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Reef Encounter

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Reef Encounter

#00968F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#286AA1

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Reef Encounter

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Reef Encounter

Complement

Redwing

Reef Encounter Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Misty Afternoon

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

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Pop

Leprechaun

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Cold Water

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Pink Punch

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Cold Water

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Red Power

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Reef Encounter.

Hi Tech Turquoise

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD41

#00A592

Tropical Teal

Dunn-Edwards · DE5754

#008794

Tropical Kelp

Dunn-Edwards · DE5698

#009D7D

Oasis

Dunn-Edwards · DET546

#0092A3

Go-Go Green

Dunn-Edwards · DET533

#008A7D

Come to Costa Rica

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD42

#00897A

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Tender Twilight

Behr · 570C-3

#BAE5F5

Cat's Meow

Valspar · 8004-38C

#9FB4BD

Hot Sauna

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Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

Reef Encounter — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Reef Encounter have?
Reef Encounter 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 Reef Encounter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Reef Encounter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Reef Encounter are Torrid Turquoise by PPG (a near-identical match), Tropical Hideaway by Valspar (a near-identical match), Azure Tide by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Reef Encounter'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 Reef Encounter?
Reef Encounter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.8, 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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