Shallow End DE5680 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C5F5E8, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snowmelt from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C5F5E8 · DE5680
Shallow End
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shallow End Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5F5E8
RGB197, 245, 232
Estimated LRV83.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Shallow End
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shallow End
#C5F5E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6EB0C4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shallow End
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shallow End Room Palettes
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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
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Shallow End — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shallow End have?
Shallow End by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Shallow End from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shallow End are Snowmelt by Behr (a close digital match), Tropical Pool by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Rhythmic Blue by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shallow End'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 Shallow End?
Shallow End has a estimated lightness value of 83.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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