1Swiss CoffeeDEW341 · LRV 83
The most-searched off-white name across DE; SoCal designer staple.
Dunn-Edwards · White paint colors
Dunn-Edwards White 233 colors. Ten worth a sample.
10 curated whites with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why, plus the full 233-color white deck below.
233whites in the deck
100–63LRV, lightest to darkest
10curated, with photos
15room pages
3Warm White · LRV 936Cool December · LRV 882Whisper · LRV 8710White Picket Fence · LRV 874Milk Glass · LRV 861Swiss Coffee · LRV 835Fossil · LRV 818Cottage White · LRV 809Light Beige · LRV 807Foggy Day · LRV 71
Lightest · LRV 100The deck, light to dark, in 24 steps. Numbered pins are the picks below, placed by LRV.Darkest · LRV 63
The fast answer
If You Only Sample Four
Don't want to compare 233 whites? These four cover most real projects.
The lightestWarm WhiteDEW380 · LRV 93
The famous oneSwiss CoffeeDEW341 · LRV 83
The most-searched off-white name across DE; SoCal designer staple
The runner-upWhisperDEW340 · LRV 87
DE's #1 selling white in the US West; the brand's flagship neutral
The deepestFoggy DayDE6226 · LRV 71
A West Coast designer favorite; consistently in DE's top 10 sellers
Curated, in order
The 10 Dunn-Edwards Whites People Actually Buy
Numbered and curated. Tap any color for its full review, or see it on your own walls in the visualizer.
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2WhisperDEW340 · LRV 87
DE's #1 selling white in the US West; the brand's flagship neutral.
3Warm WhiteDEW380 · LRV 93
4Milk GlassDEW358 · LRV 86
5FossilDE6225 · LRV 81
6Cool DecemberDEW383 · LRV 88
Dunn-Edwards Whites-collection cool white (DEW383, LRV 88) — crisp, barely-there, not a greige.
7Foggy DayDE6226 · LRV 71
A West Coast designer favorite; consistently in DE's top 10 sellers.
8Cottage WhiteDEW318 · LRV 80
The warm-creamy white DE designers spec for traditional homes.
9Light BeigeDE6211 · LRV 80
10White Picket FenceDET648 · LRV 87
Pick by undertone
Warm, True, or Cool
The most common white-buyer regret is a surprise undertone on the wall. Start from the direction the color leans, not the chip alone.
Warm whiteslean beige and earthy — safe with wood tones and warm light
True whitesno strong undertone — the no-surprises middle
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.
Room by room
Dunn-Edwards White, Room by Room
Each room page shows white picks from every US brand side by side, so you can compare in context.
White BathroomGentle Warm White
White Dove
White Living RoomWhite Dove
White Dove
White Family RoomWhite Dove
White Dove
White HallwayAlabaster, White Dove, Chantilly Lace
Alabaster
White EntrywayWhite Dove
White Dove
White StaircaseAlabaster
AlabasterMore roomsWhite Laundry RoomWhite BasementWhite SunroomWhite ClosetWhite ExteriorWhite Garage DoorWhite FenceWhite CeilingWhite Trim
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.
The whole deck
All 233 Dunn-Edwards White Paint Colors
Every Dunn-Edwards white, grouped by undertone, warm to cool. Filter by depth or change the order.
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WhiteDEW380 · LRV 100
Warm WhiteDEW380 · LRV 93
LighthouseDEW385 · LRV 83
SnowflakeDEW384 · LRV 80
Crystal BellDEW392 · LRV 78
VaporDE6358 · LRV 76
Cold MorningDE6365 · LRV 73
Silver LakeDE6379 · LRV 67
Cascading WhiteDEW394 · LRV 84
Essence of VioletDEW396 · LRV 78
Crystal ClearDE6008 · LRV 77
Glimpse of PinkDE5098 · LRV 86
Baby's BottomDE5105 · LRV 85
Mountain AirDE6393 · LRV 70
CoyDEW300 · LRV 87
MannequinDE6043 · LRV 71
Mother of PearlDE6029 · LRV 72
Angel FeatherDEW397 · LRV 80
Baby's BreathDEW342 · LRV 82
Cloudy GrayDE6036 · LRV 73
Hex values are display approximations from Dunn-Edwards's published swatch tools, not a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
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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.
By brand
How Deep Each White Deck Goes
How many white colors each brand carries, drawn with that deck's own whites from light to dark. Pick your store first, then the color. Every brand equal, no favorites.
The rest of the Dunn-Edwards deck, by family
Before you sample
More on Dunn-Edwards white paint colors
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.
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.
Questions people actually ask
Dunn-Edwards White Paint FAQ
What is the most popular Dunn-Edwards white paint color?
Swiss Coffee (DEW341) — The most-searched off-white name across DE; SoCal designer staple. Warm White and Whisper and Foggy Day round out the short list most people choose from.
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.
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