Summer Seagrass DEFD34 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #85A087, LRV 32 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Thyme from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #85A087 · DEFD34
Summer Seagrass
32%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Summer Seagrass Technical Profile
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Summer Seagrass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Seagrass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSummer Seagrass
Nearly identical
KilzWild Thyme
Wild Thyme
Kilz
Nearly identical
Foggy Field
PPG
Very similar
Blue Grass Mood
Valspar
Very similar
Summer's Day
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Agate Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Incognito
Behr
Very similar
Glamorized Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Silence
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bristol Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Seagrass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Seagrass
#85A087
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Seagrass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Seagrass 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Seagrass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Seagrass have?
Summer Seagrass by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer Seagrass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Seagrass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Seagrass are Wild Thyme by Kilz (a near-identical match), Foggy Field by PPG (a very close match), Blue Grass Mood by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Summer Seagrass'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 Summer Seagrass?
Summer Seagrass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Summer Seagrass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.