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Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp

DE5698 · #009D7D · LRV 25.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Green Leaf is a 99% match

Tropical Kelp (DE5698) is a dark green from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 25.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Green Leaf (99% match).

Compare Tropical Kelp with other brands

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LRV

25.6 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5698

HEX

#009D7D

RGB

0, 157, 125

HSL

168°, 100%, 31%

Family

Greens

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Tropical Kelp FAQ

What is the LRV of Tropical Kelp?

Tropical Kelp has an 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.

What is the closest match to Tropical Kelp in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Green Leaf (2045-30), 99%; Valspar: Tropical Rainforest (6002-10C), 97%; PPG: Congo Green (PPG1229-6), 95%; Glidden: Congo Green (PPG1229-6), 95%; Behr: Enchanted Wells (P430-5), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987), 82%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Julep (HGSW6746), 76%; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), 50%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.