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Dunn-Edwards Winter's EdgeDESS40 · #DFDFD7 · LRV 74

Winter's Edge reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DESS40 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS WINTER'S EDGE
RGB 223, 223, 215LRV 74

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameWinter's Edge
SKUDESS40
Hex#DFDFD7
RGB223, 223, 215
HSL60°, 11%, 86%
LRV74
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyWhite
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About Dunn-Edwards Winter's Edge

At LRV 74, Winter's Edge is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Winter's Edge is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 0.53
All white at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7056 · #E0E0D9 · ΔE 0.53 · LRV 74
SW 6168 · #E2E0D7 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 74
SW 6189 · #DCDFD7 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 73
SW 7014 · #E2DED8 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 73

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All white at Behr →
MQ3-45 · #DDDFD8 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 73
PPU25-11 · #DEE0D7 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 74
PPU24-15 · #E1DFD4 · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 74
PPF-11 · #E2DED5 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 73

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.5
All white at Benjamin Moore →
857 · #E0DFD7 · ΔE 0.5 · LRV 73
OC-51 · #E0DFD7 · ΔE 0.5 · LRV 73
CSP-575 · #DCDED8 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 71
863 · #DDE1D8 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 74

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All white at Valspar →
7006-18 · #DFDFD9 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 73.5
6002-1A · #E2DFD5 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 73.8
7001-9 · #E4DED7 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 73.6
8007-12G · #E4DED7 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 74

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.66
All white at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1009-1 · #E1E1DA · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 75
PPG14-03 · #E0DED7 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 73
PPG1033-1 · #DDE1D7 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 74
PPG1076-2 · #E4DED4 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 73

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All white at Glidden →
90YY 73/040 · #E0DED7 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 73
PPG14-03 · #E0DED8 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 73
30GY 73/053 · #DDE0D7 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 73
70YY 72/041 · #E1DED7 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 72

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.02
All white at Dutch Boy →
406-1DB · #E5E1D8 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 75
016W · #E5DFD2 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 74
347-1DB · #E4DCD4 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 72
412-1DB · #E6DDD4 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 74
HGSW 4060 · #E2E0D6 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 74
HGSW 7049 · #E2E0D6 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 74
HGSW 4024 · #E2DED8 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 73
HGSW 7014 · #E2DED8 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 73

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.6
All white at Magnolia Home →
JG-119 · #DEDFD8 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 73
JG-11 · #E0DFD4 · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 73
JG-103 · #E4E2D4 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 76
JG-108 · #E5DED2 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 74

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All white at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 2001 · #E4E2DC · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 76
NO. 291 · #E3DED0 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 73
NO. 2004 · #E6E0D2 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 75
NO. 2006 · #E4DFDC · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 74

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.64
All white at Diamond Vogel →
0028 · #E1E0D7 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 74
0018 · #E3E0D7 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 75
0460 · #DCE0D7 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 74
0229 · #E3DED4 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 73

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All white at Hirshfield's →
0028 · #E1E0D6 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 74
0022 · #DFDFDB · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 73
0537 · #E2DFDA · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 73
0460 · #DBE0D6 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 73

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.83
All white at Rodda →
CA027 · #E2E2DB · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 76
CA026 · #E3E3DC · ΔE 1.02 · LRV 76
R031 · #E4DFD7 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 75
R037 · #E5DFD3 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 75

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All white at C2 Paint →
C2-835 · #E1DED3 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 73
BD2 · #E4E1D2 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 75
C2-916 · #E6E1D3 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 75
BD4 · #E5DDD4 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 73

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.63
All white at Clare →
PNT100-LT-69 · #D7DCD3 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 70
PNT100-LT-19 · #E1DDCF · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 72
PNT100-LT-68 · #DFDDCB · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 72

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All white at Portola Paints →
GEM · #E4E1D7 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 75
ELLIE · #EAE8E6 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 81
KASHMIR · #F0E9E0 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 82
MARIPOSA · #E8E2D0 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 76

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.31
All white at Backdrop →
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 86

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All white at Kompozit →
0028 · #E1E0D6 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 74
0022 · #DFDFDB · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 74
0537 · #E2DFDA · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 74
0460 · #DBE0D6 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 73

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

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

DE6386 · LRV 67
DE6379 · LRV 67
DE6254 · LRV 71
DE6282 · LRV 70
DEGR09 · LRV 70
DE6065 · LRV 68

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #DFDFD7 in HSL space. Pair Winter's Edge with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#DFDFD7 + #D7D7DF
TRIADIC
#DFDFD7 · #D7DFDF · #DFD7DF
ANALOGOUS
#DFDBD7 · #DFDFD7 · #DBDFD7

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.34:1fail
Sample text on black
15.67:1AAA

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

Dunn-Edwards Winter's Edge Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Winter's Edge 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 DESS40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter's Edge

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Winter's Edge is Reserved White (SW 7056). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Reserved White and you'll get the same color. See the full Reserved White swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Winter's Edge

Behr's nearest match is Salt Cellar (PPU25-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Winter's Edge without repainting risk. See the full Salt Cellar swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter's Edge

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Winter's Edge is Sheep's Wool (857). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sheep's Wool and you'll get the same color. See the full Sheep's Wool swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Winter's Edge

The closest Valspar equivalent of Winter's Edge is Blizzard Fog (7006-18). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73.5 vs 74). If Valspar is your counter, order Blizzard Fog and you'll get the same color. See the full Blizzard Fog swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winter's Edge

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Seagull (PPG14-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winter's Edge without repainting risk. See the full Seagull swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Winter's Edge

Glidden's nearest match is Light Silver Sage (90YY 73/040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winter's Edge without repainting risk. See the full Light Silver Sage swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winter's Edge

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Winter's Edge. The nearest is Blanched Fuchsia (347-1DB) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 72 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blanched Fuchsia swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter's Edge

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Winter's Edge is Eider White (HGSW 4024) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eider White swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Winter's Edge

The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Winter's Edge is Chime Gray (JG-119). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Chime Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Chime Gray swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Winter's Edge

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Winter's Edge is School House White (NO. 291) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full School House White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter's Edge

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Winter's Edge is Bannister White (0028). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Bannister White and you'll get the same color. See the full Bannister White swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Winter's Edge

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Winter's Edge is Bannister White (0028). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Bannister White and you'll get the same color. See the full Bannister White swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Winter's Edge

At Rodda, the closest color to Winter's Edge is Urban Calm (R031) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 74) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Calm swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter's Edge

C2 Paint's nearest match is Twist (C2-835), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winter's Edge without repainting risk. See the full Twist swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Winter's Edge

At Clare, the closest color to Winter's Edge is No Filter (PNT100-LT-19) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 72 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full No Filter swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Winter's Edge

Portola Paints's nearest match is Gem (GEM), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winter's Edge without repainting risk. See the full Gem swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Winter's Edge

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Winter's Edge is Bannister White (0028). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Kompozit is your counter, order Bannister White and you'll get the same color. See the full Bannister White swatch →

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