Dunn-Edwards white paint colors
280 white paint colors from the Dunn-Edwards Perfect Palette deck. LRV ranges from 100 (lightest) down to 63 (darkest). Click any swatch to see how it cross-matches at the 10 other US paint brands.
White is the hardest color to specify well. The right white shifts under daylight, north-facing rooms, and warm-LED bulbs — and most "whites" actually have a strong undertone (yellow, pink, green, or blue) that only shows up once it's on the wall. Below: the warm whites and cool whites we recommend most often, organized so you can compare them at a glance.
All 280 white paint colors from Dunn-Edwards
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Dunn-Edwards's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Dunn-Edwards white paint colors by room
20 roomsRooms where white paint commonly works. Each link jumps to that room's curated picks across every brand — Dunn-Edwards included — so you can compare Dunn-Edwards white paint colors alongside the alternatives in context.
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White paint colors at other US brands
About Dunn-Edwards white paint colors
What Dunn-Edwards Whites Actually Look Like
Dunn-Edwards builds its colors for the strong, bright light of the West and Southwest, and the white family shows it. These 257 whites lean clean and a little warm, the kind of whites that hold up under hard desert sun instead of going cold or blue. You will find true brights like White (DEW380) sitting at the top, alongside soft, livable whites that read calm rather than clinical.
The undertones run across the warm-to-neutral range. Sweet Butter (DE5462) carries a faint creamy glow, Damask (DEW319) settles into a quiet greige-leaning neutral, and Essence of Violet (DEW396) and Winter Solstice (DE5868) bring the gentlest cool or muted cast. None of them shout. That is the point of a good white slice: small differences in undertone that change how a whole room feels.
How to Choose by LRV
LRV is light reflectance value: 0 is black, 100 is pure white. It tells you how bright a color will read on your wall before you buy a gallon. This white slice runs from 69 at the deepest end to 100 at White (DEW380), which is about as bright as paint gets.
For walls in a bright, sunny room, the softer whites in the 81 to 91 range keep things from glaring back at you. Winter Solstice (DE5868) at 81 and Desert Lily (DE5434) at 91 give you walls that feel warm and full without going flat. For trim, ceilings, or a room that needs all the light it can get, climb toward Alluring Light (DE5287) at 93, Sweet Butter (DE5462) at 96, and White (DEW380) at 100. A simple rule: the higher the LRV, the brighter and more reflective the surface.
Best Rooms and Uses
The brightest whites earn their place on ceilings and trim, where you want crisp edges and bounced light. White (DEW380) and Alluring Light (DE5287) work hard in small bathrooms, hallways, and north-facing rooms that need a lift. In a sun-soaked living room or kitchen, those same brights can feel sharp, so a softer pick wears better.
For walls in living spaces and bedrooms, the warmer mid-LRV whites are the safer bet. Sweet Butter (DE5462) and Desert Lily (DE5434) bring quiet warmth to a bedroom, while Shadow White (DE6281) at 87 and Damask (DEW319) at 89 give walls a grounded, lived-in white that does not feel stark. Match the line to the surface: SUPREMA for low-VOC interior walls, ARISTOSHIELD for trim, cabinets, and doors that take wear, and EVERSHIELD outside where desert UV is brutal.
Pairing Whites With Trim, Ceilings, and Color
The easiest, most reliable move is to pair a softer wall white with a brighter trim white. Put Shadow White (DE6281) or Damask (DEW319) on the walls and let White (DEW380) snap the trim and doors. The small step up in brightness reads as clean and intentional, not accidental.
For a coordinating color, lean into the warm undertone in these whites rather than fighting it. Sweet Butter (DE5462) and Desert Lily (DE5434) sit naturally next to earthy and Southwestern tones, which is why the brand's Then, Now & Forever collection of historically accurate regional colors pairs so well here. If you want a single statement, the current Color of the Year, Midnight Garden, makes a deep anchor against a soft white wall.
How These Colors Are Sold and Cross-Matched
Dunn-Edwards is not a big-box brand. The paint is sold through company-owned stores across the West and Southwest only: California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. Every color is mixed to order at the store from the Perfect Palette system, so you choose the white you want and it is tinted on the spot, roughly $55 to $65 a gallon depending on line.
Because these are tinted formulas, you can cross-match them to and from other brands. If you love a Dunn-Edwards white like Swiss Coffee or Bone China but shop elsewhere, a paint counter can read the color and mix a close match in their own base, and the reverse works too. The same goes for matching to the featured Kompozit deck: bring the name and code, and a tinting machine gets you within a hair. Always test the matched white on your own wall, since undertone and sheen can shift between brands.
Dunn-Edwards white paint — frequently asked questions
What is the warmest white in the Dunn-Edwards lineup?+
Among the example colors, Sweet Butter (DE5462) carries the most obvious creamy warmth, with Desert Lily (DE5434) close behind. These read soft and inviting on walls, especially in rooms that get strong afternoon light. If you want a cleaner, more neutral white, look toward Damask (DEW319) or White (DEW380) instead.
Which white should I use on my ceiling?+
Reach for the highest-LRV whites so the ceiling reflects the most light. White (DEW380) at LRV 100 and Alluring Light (DE5287) at 93 are strong ceiling choices. A bright ceiling over softer-white walls makes a room feel taller and crisper.
Where can I buy Dunn-Edwards paint?+
It is sold only through Dunn-Edwards company-owned stores in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. It is not carried at big-box retailers or sold nationwide. If you are outside those states, you would need to cross-match the color into another brand at a local paint counter.
Are these whites already pre-mixed in cans?+
No. Every color in the Perfect Palette is tinted to order at the store, so the white you pick is mixed on the spot. That is also why you can request the same white in different lines, like SUPREMA for walls or ARISTOSHIELD for trim and cabinets. Expect roughly $55 to $65 per gallon depending on the line.
Can I match a Dunn-Edwards white to another brand like Kompozit?+
Yes. Because the colors are tinted formulas, a paint counter can read a Dunn-Edwards white and mix a close match in another brand's base, and you can match a Kompozit color into Dunn-Edwards the same way. Bring the exact color name and code for the closest result. Always brush a sample on your own wall first, since undertone and sheen can shift slightly between brands.
How do I pick between two whites that look almost the same?+
Compare their LRV and their undertone, not just the swatch. A few points of LRV changes how bright the wall reads, and a warm versus neutral undertone changes the whole mood of the room. Paint a sample of each and look at them in your own light at morning, midday, and night before deciding.