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Dunn-Edwards RosarianDEW307 · #FAEADD · LRV 78

Rosarian reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DEW307 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS ROSARIAN
RGB 250, 234, 221LRV 78

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameRosarian
SKUDEW307
Hex#FAEADD
RGB250, 234, 221
HSL27°, 74%, 92%
LRV78
Undertonenear-white with a hint of color
FamilyNeutral
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About Dunn-Edwards Rosarian

Rosarian is very light — LRV 78, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its orange 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.

Rosarian 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. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

17 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 neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7114 · #F7ECE1 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 85
SW 7112 · #F5EAE2 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 84
SW 7116 · #F6ECDE · ΔE 3 · LRV 85
SW 7119 · #F7EDDA · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 86

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.42
All neutral at Behr →
260E-1 · #FCECDF · ΔE 0.42 · LRV 86
OR-W1 · #FCECDF · ΔE 0.42 · LRV 86
270A-1 · #FDEBDE · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 86
RD-W14 · #FBE9DF · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 84

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
893 · #F7E9DC · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 83
886 · #F8E9E0 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 81
891 · #F6ECDF · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 84
OC-73 · #F6ECDF · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 85

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Valspar →
V087-1 · #FBEADB · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 84.3
7002-17 · #F9E7D7 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 82.1
T545 · #F8EBDC · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 84.8
V013-1 · #FAECDB · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 85.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
FLLW994 · #F5E8D9 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 82
PPG1193-1 · #F3E8E0 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 82
PPG18-11 · #F3EAE2 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 83
PPG1203-1 · #F3EBDB · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 84

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All neutral at Glidden →
10YY 83/100 · #F8E9DA · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 83
99YR 85/075 · #F9EAE0 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 85
20YY 83/075 · #F6EADE · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 83
28YY 86/106 · #F9EBDA · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 86

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.12
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
110-1DB · #F8E8D4 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 82
111-1DB · #FBEDD9 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 86
007W · #F2EADA · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 83
HGSW 4054 · #F7EFE3 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 87
HGSW 7104 · #F7EFE3 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 87
HGSW 4003 · #F3EEE3 · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 86
HGSW 7566 · #F3EEE3 · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 86

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.82
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-23 · #EEE8DB · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 81

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 302 · #F4E7DD · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 82

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
1021 · #FAEADA · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 84
1062 · #F9EBE2 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 85
1083 · #F8E9E1 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 84
0054 · #F8E8E0 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 83

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.94
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0054 · #F8E8DF · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 82
1083 · #F9E8DF · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 82
0999 · #F8EAD8 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 82
0005 · #F5ECDC · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 83

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.56
All neutral at Rodda →
CA007 · #F3EDE1 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 85
CA005 · #F6EDDB · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 85
CA001 · #F4EDDE · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 85
CA004 · #F5EDDC · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 85

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.59
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-547 · #F2EAE3 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 83
C2-563 · #F2EBDB · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 83

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.72
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-24 · #F8F0E9 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 88
PNT100-LT-62 · #F1E6D4 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 80

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.83
All neutral at Portola Paints →
KASHMIR · #F0E9E0 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 82
CASA FORMA · #F3EAD9 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 83

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.94
All neutral at Kompozit →
0054 · #F8E8DF · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 83
1083 · #F9E8DF · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 83
0999 · #F8EAD8 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 84
0005 · #F5ECDC · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 85

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

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

DE5211 · LRV 78
DEW308 · LRV 78
DEW303 · LRV 78
DE6120 · LRV 78
DE6113 · LRV 80
DEW309 · LRV 79

Coordinated palette

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

COMPLEMENTARY
#FAEADD + #DDEDFA
TRIADIC
#FAEADD · #DDFAEA · #EADDFA
ANALOGOUS
#FADDDF · #FAEADD · #FAF8DD

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.17:1fail
Sample text on black
17.88:1AAA

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

Dunn-Edwards Rosarian Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Rosarian 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 DEW307 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosarian

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rosarian is Palish Peach (SW 7114) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 85 vs 78) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palish Peach swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Rosarian

Behr's nearest match is Aria Ivory (RD-W14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 84 vs 78) and carries a near-white undertone, so it substitutes for Rosarian without repainting risk. See the full Aria Ivory swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosarian

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Rosarian is Ambrosia (893). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 78). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Ambrosia and you'll get the same color. See the full Ambrosia swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Rosarian

The closest Valspar equivalent of Rosarian is Serious Moonlight (V087-1). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same near-white undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 84.3 vs 78). If Valspar is your counter, order Serious Moonlight and you'll get the same color. See the full Serious Moonlight swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosarian

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rosarian is Wright Pearl White (FLLW994) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 78) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Pearl White swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Rosarian

Glidden's nearest match is Adorable Peach (99YR 85/075), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 85 vs 78) and carries a near-white undertone, so it substitutes for Rosarian without repainting risk. See the full Adorable Peach swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rosarian

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Rosarian. The nearest is Carnival Crème (111-1DB) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 86 vs 78). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carnival Crème swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosarian

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rosarian. The nearest is Mercer White (HGSW 4054) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 87 vs 78). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mercer White swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rosarian

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Tailor Tack (NO. 302), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 78) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rosarian without repainting risk. See the full Tailor Tack swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rosarian

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sweet Buttermilk (1021), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 84 vs 78) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rosarian without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Buttermilk swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rosarian

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rosarian is Morning Blush (1083) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 78) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Blush swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Rosarian

Rodda has no exact twin of Rosarian. The nearest is Buttermilk (CA001) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 85 vs 78). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buttermilk swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Rosarian

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rosarian. The nearest is Awe (C2-563) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 78). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Awe swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Rosarian

Clare has no exact twin of Rosarian. The nearest is Wing It (PNT100-LT-24) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 88 vs 78). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wing It swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Rosarian

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Rosarian. The nearest is Casa Forma (CASA FORMA) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 78). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Casa Forma swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Rosarian

At Kompozit, the closest color to Rosarian is Morning Blush (1083) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 78) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Blush swatch →

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