Teal Waters DEA131 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #007765, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ming Jade from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #007765 · DEA131
Teal Waters
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Teal Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Teal Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsTeal Waters
Very similar
Benjamin MooreMing Jade
Ming Jade
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Medieval Forest
PPG
Very similar
Green Suede
Valspar
Very similar
Soapstone
Behr
Very similar
Emerald Accent
Vista Paint
Very similar
Poseidon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Willow Lane
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Teal Green
Kilz
Visible difference
Grassy Meadow
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Patina Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Teal Waters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Teal Waters
#007765
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#226488
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Teal Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Teal Waters 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 Teal Waters.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Teal Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Teal Waters have?
Teal Waters by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Teal Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Teal Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Teal Waters are Ming Jade by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Garden Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Medieval Forest by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Teal Waters'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 Teal Waters?
Teal Waters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.1, 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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