Tropical Lagoon DE5781 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #1E98AE, LRV 26 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Valley Of Glaciers from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1E98AE · DE5781
Tropical Lagoon
26%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tropical Lagoon Technical Profile
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Tropical Lagoon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Lagoon 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 Lagoon
Nearly identical
BehrValley Of Glaciers
Valley Of Glaciers
Behr
Nearly identical
Navajo Turquoise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Today'S Catch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Meridian Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Milano Teal
PPG
Very similar
Blue Bliss
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Capri
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fragrant Bouquet
Valspar
Very similar
Wide Awake
Kilz
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Lagoon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Lagoon
#1E98AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4A6FB5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Lagoon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Lagoon 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 blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tropical Lagoon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Lagoon have?
Tropical Lagoon by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Tropical Lagoon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Lagoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Lagoon are Valley Of Glaciers by Behr (a near-identical match), Navajo Turquoise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Today'S Catch by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical Lagoon'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 Lagoon?
Tropical Lagoon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Lagoon's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.