Tropical Kelp by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Tropical Kelp

26%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Tropical Kelp DE5698 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #009D7D, LRV 26 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Leaf from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Tropical Kelp Technical Profile

HEX Code#009D7D
RGB0, 157, 125
LRV25.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Tropical Kelp in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Tropical Kelp in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsTropical Kelp
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGreen Leaf

Green Leaf

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Emerald Acres

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cabana Stripe

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Congo Green

PPG

Very similar

Sea Swell

Valspar

Very similar

Tropical Waters

Behr

Very similar

Jitterbug Jade

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Bejewelled

Kilz

Very similar

Tropical Tale

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dream .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Traffic Green

RAL

Visible difference

Arsenic

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Tropical Kelp

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Tropical Kelp

#009D7D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#2A81A6

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Tropical Kelp

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tropical Kelp

Complement

International Red

Tropical Kelp Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Soft Moss

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Kemp Kelly

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Dew Not Disturb

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Eames for Blue

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fizzle

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Putnam Plum

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Tropical Kelp.

Rain Forest

Dunn-Edwards · DE5684

#009A70

Go-Go Green

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#008A7D

Reef Encounter

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Come to Costa Rica

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD42

#00897A

Hi Tech Turquoise

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD41

#00A592

Jungle

Dunn-Edwards · DE5677

#00A466

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

East of the Sun

Valspar · 8001-25B

#F9EC9F

Kelly Green

Benjamin Moore · 2037-30

#01A263

Highest Mountain Mist

PPG · 30GG 65/082

#C3D8D2

Snip Of Parsley

Behr · M370-6

#609D30

Capital Green

Valspar · 5004-6C

#42645B

Anderson Blue

Benjamin Moore · CW-565

#97C0B9

Tropical Kelp — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Tropical Kelp have?
Tropical Kelp by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tropical Kelp in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Kelp from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Kelp are Green Leaf by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hummingbird Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Garden View by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Kelp'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 Tropical Kelp?
Tropical Kelp has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.6, 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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