Sweet Garden DE5696 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5FD1BA, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua Quartz from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #5FD1BA · DE5696
Sweet Garden
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Garden Technical Profile
HEX Code#5FD1BA
RGB95, 209, 186
Estimated LRV51.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#6CD3BB
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Colors That Work With Sweet Garden
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Garden
#5FD1BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#77A7BB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Garden 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
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Sweet Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Garden have?
Sweet Garden 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 Sweet Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Garden are Aqua Quartz by Valspar (a close digital match), Simply Aqua by Valspar (a close digital match), Tropical Tide by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sweet Garden'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 Sweet Garden?
Sweet Garden has a estimated lightness value of 51.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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