Ref. #73B7A5 · DE5704
Turtle Lake
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Turtle Lake Technical Profile
What color is Turtle Lake? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #73B7A5. Colors similar to Turtle Lake include MPC Tropic Turquoise, Sherwin-Williams Larchmere, Behr Tower Bridge. Turtle Lake has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Turtle Lake depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Turtle Lake
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Turtle Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turtle Lake
#73B7A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A4AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turtle Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Turtle Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turtle Lake have?
Turtle Lake by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Turtle Lake from other brands?
The closest matches are Tropic Turquoise by MPC (#71B8A8), Larchmere by Sherwin-Williams (#70BAA7), Tower Bridge by Behr (#73BBA8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Turtle Lake?
Turtle Lake has an LRV of 40.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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