Seal Pup DE5816 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #65869B, LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Nose from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #65869B · DE5816
Seal Pup
22%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Seal Pup Technical Profile
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Seal Pup in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Seal Pup in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSeal Pup
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Nose
Blue Nose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
South Pacific
Behr
Nearly identical
Granite Falls
PPG
Nearly identical
Dusty Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Storm Blue Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Roadster Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Sporty Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brookside Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ocean Storms
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seal Pup
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seal Pup
#65869B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seal Pup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seal Pup 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 Seal Pup.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seal Pup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seal Pup have?
Seal Pup 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 Seal Pup in your own space before committing.
What colors match Seal Pup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seal Pup are Blue Nose by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), South Pacific by Behr (a near-identical match), Granite Falls by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Seal Pup'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 Seal Pup?
Seal Pup has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.2, 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 Seal Pup's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.