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Dunn-Edwards Dance Teal Dawn

DEFD38 · #2E5A5E · LRV 8.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Dark Teal is a 95% match

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

Compare Dance Teal Dawn with other brands

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LRV

8.7 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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