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Dunn-Edwards Dusky MoonDE5526 · #EDECD7 · LRV 76

Dusky Moon reads as a warm yellow tone — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5526 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS DUSKY MOON
RGB 237, 236, 215LRV 76

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameDusky Moon
SKUDE5526
Hex#EDECD7
RGB237, 236, 215
HSL57°, 38%, 89%
LRV76
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyWhite
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About Dunn-Edwards Dusky Moon

Dusky Moon is very light — LRV 76, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.

Dusky Moon shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all white from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.59
All white at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6420 · #ECEAD5 · ΔE 0.59 · LRV 82
SW 7127 · #EBEDDA · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 83
SW 9667 · #EFEBD1 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 82
SW 9666 · #EDEBDB · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 83

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.51
All white at Behr →
GR-W03 · #EBEBD6 · ΔE 0.51 · LRV 82
PPL-30 · #EFECD7 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 83
BXC-62 · #EAEBD9 · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 82
PPU9-15 · #EEEAD8 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 82

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.29
All white at Benjamin Moore →
CW-15 · #EEEBD8 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 81
CSP-1025 · #EFECD9 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 83
942 · #F0EBD7 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 80
OC-34 · #F0EBD7 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 80

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All white at Valspar →
8003-28A · #EEECD9 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 83
7002-5 · #F1ECDE · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 84
8003-25A · #F1E8D7 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 82
M321 · #F3E8D3 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 81.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All white at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1214-1 · #F0EDDA · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 84
PPG1093-1 · #F1EDD7 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 84
PPG1100-2 · #F1EBD8 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 83
PPG1092-2 · #F1EAD5 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 82

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All white at Glidden →
PPG1214-1 · #F0EDDB · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 84
PPG1116-1 · #EAECD3 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 82
10GY 83/125 · #E9EED7 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 83
PPG1092-2 · #F2EBD6 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 83

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.59
All white at Dutch Boy →
220-1DB · #ECEAD5 · ΔE 0.59 · LRV 82
116-1DB · #F0EAD9 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 83
126-1DB · #E7EEDD · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 84
007W · #F2EADA · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 83
HGSW 1187 · #F1EAD8 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 82
HGSW 4032 · #F0EADC · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 83
HGSW 4074 · #F3E9D7 · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 81
HGSW 7558 · #F3E9D7 · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 81

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.28
All white at Magnolia Home →
JG-37 · #F3F0DA · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 86
JG-33 · #EFEBDB · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 83
JG-16 · #EEE7D5 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 80
JG-23 · #EEE8DB · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 81

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All white at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 2010 · #E9E7D8 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 79
NO. 2002 · #EFE9D8 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 82
NO. W1 · #EFE9D9 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 82
NO. 203 · #F6EBD5 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 84

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All white at Diamond Vogel →
0397 · #EEECD7 · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 83
0747 · #E9EBD9 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 82
0390 · #F0ECD9 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 83
0754 · #E9EDDA · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 83

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.43
All white at Hirshfield's →
0397 · #ECEBD5 · ΔE 0.43 · LRV 82
0747 · #E9EBD8 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 81
0390 · #EFEBD7 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 82
0754 · #EAEEDA · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 82

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.55
All white at Rodda →
R127 · #F0E9D8 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 82
CA008 · #EEE9DC · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 81
CA004 · #F5EDDC · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 85
CA006 · #F3E9D6 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 82

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.31
All white at C2 Paint →
C2-594 · #F2ECD7 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 84
C2-596 · #EEE8D6 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 81
C2-580 · #EFEADC · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 82
C2-563 · #F2EBDB · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 83

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.48
All white at Portola Paints →
CASA FORMA · #F3EAD9 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 83

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.12
All white at Backdrop →
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 84
BD-TR · #F4F2E7 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 92
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 86
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 73

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.86
All white at Rust-Oleum →
329598 · #FBF6E0 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 92

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.43
All white at Kompozit →
0397 · #ECEBD5 · ΔE 0.43 · LRV 82
0747 · #E9EBD8 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 82
0390 · #EFEBD7 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 83
0754 · #EAEEDA · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 84

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Dusky Moon within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE5533 · LRV 76
DET645 · LRV 80
DEW336 · LRV 77
DET677 · LRV 84
DE5491 · LRV 79
DEW329 · LRV 77

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #EDECD7 in HSL space. Pair Dusky Moon with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#EDECD7 + #D7D8ED
TRIADIC
#EDECD7 · #D7EDEC · #ECD7ED
ANALOGOUS
#EDE1D7 · #EDECD7 · #E3EDD7

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.19:1fail
Sample text on black
17.58:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Dusky Moon Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Dusky Moon from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5526 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Moon

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Apple Slice (SW 7127), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 76) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Moon without repainting risk. See the full Apple Slice swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Dusky Moon

The closest Behr equivalent of Dusky Moon is Soft Moonlight (PPL-30). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 76). If Behr is your counter, order Soft Moonlight and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Moonlight swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusky Moon

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Parish White (CW-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 76) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Moon without repainting risk. See the full Parish White swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Dusky Moon

The closest Valspar equivalent of Dusky Moon is Crème de Menthe (8003-28A). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 76). If Valspar is your counter, order Crème de Menthe and you'll get the same color. See the full Crème de Menthe swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Moon

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cake Batter (PPG1214-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 84 vs 76) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dusky Moon without repainting risk. See the full Cake Batter swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Dusky Moon

At Glidden, the closest color to Dusky Moon is Mesa Beige (PPG1092-2) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 76) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesa Beige swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusky Moon

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Dusky Moon is Sun Hat (220-1DB). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Sun Hat and you'll get the same color. See the full Sun Hat swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusky Moon

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dusky Moon is Tint of Honey (HGSW 1187) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tint of Honey swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusky Moon

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Dusky Moon is Pearly Cotton (JG-33) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 76) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pearly Cotton swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusky Moon

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dusky Moon is White Tie (NO. 2002) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full White Tie swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusky Moon

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Dusky Moon is Hidden Paradise (0397). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 76). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Hidden Paradise and you'll get the same color. See the full Hidden Paradise swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusky Moon

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Dusky Moon is Hidden Paradise (0397). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Hidden Paradise and you'll get the same color. See the full Hidden Paradise swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Dusky Moon

Rodda has no exact twin of Dusky Moon. The nearest is Vanilla Soy (R127) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vanilla Soy swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusky Moon

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dusky Moon is Spell Check (C2-594) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 84 vs 76) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spell Check swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusky Moon

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Dusky Moon. The nearest is Casa Forma (CASA FORMA) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 83 vs 76). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Casa Forma swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Dusky Moon

At Backdrop, the closest color to Dusky Moon is Don't Eat the Yellow Snow (BD-DS) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 84 vs 76) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Don't Eat the Yellow Snow swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dusky Moon

At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Dusky Moon is Chiffon Cream (329598) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 92 vs 76) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chiffon Cream swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Dusky Moon

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Dusky Moon is Hidden Paradise (0397). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 82 vs 76). If Kompozit is your counter, order Hidden Paradise and you'll get the same color. See the full Hidden Paradise swatch →

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