Tropical Teal DE5754 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #008794, LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Slushie from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #008794 · DE5754
Tropical Teal
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Tropical Teal Technical Profile
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Tropical Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Teal 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 Teal
Nearly identical
BehrBlue Slushie
Blue Slushie
Behr
Nearly identical
Peacock Plume
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bay Teal
Valspar
Very similar
Surf Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Briny
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
The Big Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aqua Marine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Very similar
Safe Harbor
PPG
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Teal
#008794
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#28599F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical Teal 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 Tropical Teal.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tropical Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Teal have?
Tropical Teal 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 Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Teal are Blue Slushie by Behr (a near-identical match), Peacock Plume by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bay Teal by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tropical Teal'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 Teal?
Tropical Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tropical Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.