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Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp
DE5698 · #009D7D · LRV ~25.6
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Green Leaf (~99% proximity)Tropical Kelp (DE5698) is a dark green from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Green Leaf (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Tropical Kelp in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
25.6 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
DE5698
HEX
#009D7D
RGB
0, 157, 125
HSL
168°, 100%, 31%
Family
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Tropical Kelp FAQ
What is the LRV of Tropical Kelp?
Tropical Kelp has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Tropical Kelp in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Green Leaf (2045-30), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Tropical Rainforest (6002-10C), ~97% proximity; PPG: Congo Green (PPG1229-6), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Congo Green (PPG1229-6), ~95% proximity; Behr: Enchanted Wells (P430-5), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987), ~82% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Julep (HGSW6746), ~76% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), ~50% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Tropical Kelp?
The HEX code of Tropical Kelp (DE5698) is #009D7D, RGB 0, 157, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.