Ref. #818A40 · DEA170
Sea Turtle
23%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sea Turtle Technical Profile
What color is Sea Turtle? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #818A40. Colors similar to Sea Turtle include Behr Dash Of Oregano, PPG Wistful Walk, Valspar Shallow Valley. Sea Turtle has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Sea Turtle creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Sea Turtle reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Sea Turtle
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Turtle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Turtle
#818A40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#789A63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Turtle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Turtle 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 Sea Turtle.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Turtle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Turtle have?
Sea Turtle by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Sea Turtle from other brands?
The closest matches are Dash Of Oregano by Behr (#858941), Wistful Walk by PPG (#848947), Shallow Valley by Valspar (#868E48). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Turtle?
Sea Turtle has an LRV of 23.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Turtle's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.