December Dawn 600A-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3EAFA, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crystal Falls from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3EAFA · 600A-1
December Dawn
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
December Dawn Technical Profile
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December Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to December Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDecember Dawn
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCrystal Falls
Crystal Falls
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Heaven
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
On Butterfly Wings
Valspar
Very similar
Weeping Wisteria
PPG
Very similar
Moondancing
Vista Paint
Very similar
Chalky Violet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Letter To Juliet
Kilz
Very similar
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Penelope
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Signal White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With December Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
December Dawn
#E3EAFA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F6EC4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for December Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
December Dawn Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to December Dawn.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
December Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does December Dawn have?
December Dawn by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample December Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match December Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to December Dawn are Crystal Falls by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Icy Lilac by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rainy Day by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting December Dawn's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of December Dawn?
December Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why December Dawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.