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Dunn-Edwards Dance Teal Dawn

DEFD38 · #2E5A5E · LRV ~8.7

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Dark Teal (~95% proximity)

Dance Teal Dawn (DEFD38) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Dark Teal (~95% proximity).

Closest tone to Dance Teal Dawn in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEFD38

HEX

#2E5A5E

RGB

46, 90, 94

HSL

185°, 34%, 27%

Family

Blues

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Dance Teal Dawn FAQ

What undertone does Dance Teal Dawn have?

Dance Teal Dawn is a deep blue with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dance Teal Dawn?

Dance Teal Dawn has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Dance Teal Dawn in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Dark Teal (2053-20), ~95% proximity; Behr: Tsunami (S450-7), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Deep Sea Dive (SW 7618), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7), ~93% proximity; PPG: Crystal Ball (PPG1144-7), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Zephyr (T604), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Green Bay (HGSW6481), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~77% 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 Dance Teal Dawn?

The HEX code of Dance Teal Dawn (DEFD38) is #2E5A5E, RGB 46, 90, 94. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.