Sea Turtle DEA170 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #818A40, LRV 23 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dash Of Oregano from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #818A40 · DEA170
Sea Turtle
23%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sea Turtle Technical Profile
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Sea Turtle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Turtle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSea Turtle
Nearly identical
BehrDash Of Oregano
Dash Of Oregano
Behr
Nearly identical
Wistful Walk
PPG
Nearly identical
Shallow Valley
Valspar
Nearly identical
Limerick Trick
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gecko
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Palmetto Palm
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dark Celery
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Farmer'S Road
Kilz
Very similar
Martina Olive
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Sap Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sea Turtle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Turtle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Turtle are Dash Of Oregano by Behr (a near-identical match), Wistful Walk by PPG (a near-identical match), Shallow Valley by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea Turtle'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 Sea Turtle?
Sea Turtle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.