Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Foggy Day |
| SKU | DEW343 |
| Hex | #E8E5DA |
| RGB | 232, 229, 218 |
| HSL | 47°, 23%, 88% |
| LRV | 80 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | White |
About Dunn-Edwards Foggy Day
Dunn-Edwards Foggy Day (DEW343) is a soft warm white. Its hex is #E8E5DA and its hue sits in the yellow range, so instead of reading stark or blue-white it carries a gentle cream cast that keeps a room feeling calm rather than clinical. The color is light but not paper-white, which is what lets it work as both a wall color and a quiet backdrop for wood and stone.
With an LRV of 80 it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it opens up small or dim rooms and reads close to a true white in bright spaces. It has earned its spot as a West Coast designer favorite and a steady presence in Dunn-Edwards' top ten sellers.
It suits anyone who wants a white with a little warmth: open-plan homes, sunlit California-style interiors, and rooms where a crisp blue-white would feel too cold.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Foggy Day within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E8E5DA in HSL space. Pair Foggy Day with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Foggy Day Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Foggy Day 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 DEW343 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Foggy Day
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pearly White (SW 7009), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 77 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Foggy Day without repainting risk. See the full Pearly White swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Foggy Day
The closest Behr equivalent of Foggy Day is White Pepper (PPU24-13). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 77 vs 80). If Behr is your counter, order White Pepper and you'll get the same color. See the full White Pepper swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Foggy Day
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Foggy Day is Soft Chamois (969). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 77 vs 80). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Soft Chamois and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Chamois swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Foggy Day
Valspar's nearest match is Hint of Cream (M213), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 78.7 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Foggy Day without repainting risk. See the full Hint of Cream swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Foggy Day
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Foggy Day is Oyster White (PPG10-05). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 78 vs 80). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Oyster White and you'll get the same color. See the full Oyster White swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Foggy Day
The closest Glidden equivalent of Foggy Day is Oyster White (PPG10-05). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 78 vs 80). If Glidden is your counter, order Oyster White and you'll get the same color. See the full Oyster White swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Foggy Day
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Antiquated Lace (017W), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 79 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Foggy Day without repainting risk. See the full Antiquated Lace swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Foggy Day
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rare & Radiant (HGSW 4061), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 77 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Foggy Day without repainting risk. See the full Rare & Radiant swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Foggy Day
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Shiplap (JG-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly darker (LRV 77 vs 80) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Foggy Day without repainting risk. See the full Shiplap swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Foggy Day
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Farrow's White (NO. 9812), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly darker (LRV 78 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Foggy Day without repainting risk. See the full Farrow's White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Foggy Day
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Foggy Day is Elusive White (0002). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 78 vs 80). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Elusive White and you'll get the same color. See the full Elusive White swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Foggy Day
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Foggy Day is White Fence (0027). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 77 vs 80). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order White Fence and you'll get the same color. See the full White Fence swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Foggy Day
The closest Rodda equivalent of Foggy Day is Titanium (CA023). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 78 vs 80). If Rodda is your counter, order Titanium and you'll get the same color. See the full Titanium swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Foggy Day
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Foggy Day is Chit Chat (C2-964). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 79 vs 80). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Chit Chat and you'll get the same color. See the full Chit Chat swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Foggy Day
At Clare, the closest color to Foggy Day is On Point (PNT100-LT-11) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 78 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full On Point swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Foggy Day
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Foggy Day is Gem (GEM). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 75 vs 80). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Gem and you'll get the same color. See the full Gem swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Foggy Day
Backdrop's nearest match is Jane (BD-JA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 86 vs 80) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Foggy Day without repainting risk. See the full Jane swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Foggy Day
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Foggy Day is White Fence (0027). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 78 vs 80). If Kompozit is your counter, order White Fence and you'll get the same color. See the full White Fence swatch →
Foggy Day Color Guide
Foggy Day Undertones
Foggy Day leans warm. Its hue lands at 47 on the wheel, squarely in the yellow zone, so the underlying cast is a soft creamy warmth rather than gray or beige. Saturation is moderate at 23 percent, which means the warmth is real and visible, not a barely-there hint. In practice it reads as a warm white with a whisper of cream, not a true bright white.
Where that warmth shows most is against pure whites and cool surfaces. Set Foggy Day next to a crisp blue-white trim and the yellow undertone becomes obvious. Next to beige or wood, it reads cleaner and lighter.
Always test it against a plain white primer card and against any white trim you plan to use. That side-by-side is the fastest way to confirm the warmth reads the way you want before you commit a whole room.
How Lighting Changes Foggy Day
At an LRV of 80, Foggy Day is a high-reflectance color, so lighting has a strong effect on how warm or clean it looks. In north-facing rooms, which get cool indirect light, the yellow undertone is welcome and keeps the space from feeling gray; the color settles into a soft, easy white. In south-facing rooms with lots of warm sun, it can push noticeably creamy, especially at midday.
East light makes it glow warm in the morning and turn quieter by afternoon. West light does the reverse, cooler early and golden at sunset.
Bulb choice matters just as much. Warm bulbs around 2700K amplify the cream and can tip it toward buttery. Cooler bulbs near 3500K to 4000K neutralize some warmth and let it read closer to a clean white. Test large samples under your own bulbs, day and night.
Best Rooms and Uses for Foggy Day
With an LRV of 80, Foggy Day is a whole-home light color. It is bright enough to carry every wall in a room and open up small or low-light spaces, which is why it works well in hallways, living rooms, bedrooms, and open-plan kitchens where you want continuity from one space to the next.
It also makes a soft, warm cabinet color when you want something gentler than a stark white, and it holds up as a trim and ceiling color paired with a slightly deeper wall. On exteriors it reads as a warm off-white body color, well suited to stucco and California-style homes.
Because it is so light, it is not a statement or contrast color on its own. Let it be the calm base and bring in deeper shades for cabinets, doors, or accent walls when you want the room to have some weight.
Colors That Go With Foggy Day
For crisp trim and doors, Whisper (DEW340, LRV 84) is a cleaner, brighter white that frames Foggy Day without fighting its warmth. It gives you the fresh white edge many people want against a creamy wall.
To layer a second, slightly deeper neutral on adjoining walls or built-ins, Dover Cliffs (DEC771, LRV 67) and Forever Linen (DEC756, LRV 60) both stay in the warm family and add gentle contrast. For grounding, Battleship Gray (DET636, LRV 22) works on a kitchen island or lower cabinets, while Iron Mountain (DET637, LRV 11) is a deep charcoal for a heavier accent.
For a front door with real presence, Maiden Voyage (DEA178, LRV 8) brings a deep, muted blue. Warm wood tones and brushed brass or matte black hardware also sit comfortably against Foggy Day's cream base.
Foggy Day vs Similar Colors
Foggy Day (DEW343) sits at an LRV of 80, near the top of the usable white range. Historic White (DET653, LRV 79) is almost as light but reads a touch more traditional and slightly deeper in warmth, making it a good swap when Foggy Day feels too clean for an older home.
Whisper Gray (DEC785, LRV 73) is noticeably darker and, as the name suggests, leans grayer and cooler. Choose it when you want more of a greige than a warm white, or when a bright room needs something with a bit more color on the wall.
Trade Winds (DET647, LRV 76) falls between them, a soft warm neutral that shows more depth than Foggy Day without going gray. If you love Foggy Day's warmth but want the walls to feel slightly more grounded, Trade Winds is the closer, calmer step down.
Dunn-Edwards Foggy Day — frequently asked questions
Is Foggy Day warm or cool?+
Foggy Day is a warm white. Its undertone sits in the yellow range with moderate saturation, so it carries a soft cream cast rather than a gray or blue one. It never reads cold or clinical. Against a pure blue-white you will clearly see the warmth, which is exactly what makes it feel calm and inviting on walls.
Is Foggy Day more of a white or a cream?+
It is a warm white with a light cream lean, not a true bright white. At an LRV of 80 it stays very light and reflective, so it still reads as a white on the wall, but the yellow undertone gives it enough softness that it can look creamy under warm bulbs or strong afternoon sun. Testing large samples confirms which way it leans in your light.
What trim white goes with Foggy Day?+
Whisper (DEW340, LRV 84) is a good trim choice. It is cleaner and brighter than Foggy Day, so it frames the warmer wall color with a crisp edge without clashing. Keeping the trim in the same warm-white family, rather than a stark blue-white, gives the smoothest, most cohesive result.
Does Foggy Day work on cabinets or exteriors?+
Yes to both. On cabinets it gives a soft warm white that feels gentler than a stark white, pairing well with wood and brass. On exteriors its LRV of 80 reads as a warm off-white body color that suits stucco and California-style homes. In both uses, pair it with a deeper accent so the light color has something to play against.
What does Foggy Day's LRV of 80 mean in practice?+
LRV measures how much light a color reflects, and 80 is high, near the top of the usable white range. In practice Foggy Day bounces back most of the light in a room, so it brightens small or dim spaces and reads close to a true white in sunlight. It is a light color for opening up a room, not a statement or contrast shade.
How is Foggy Day different from Historic White?+
Historic White (DET653) has an LRV of 79, so it is nearly as light as Foggy Day but reads a touch more traditional and slightly deeper in warmth. Foggy Day looks a bit cleaner and fresher. Choose Historic White for an older or more classic home, and Foggy Day when you want the same warmth with a slightly crisper feel.