Morning Dew 1493 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DEDDCE, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandstone Cove from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEDDCE · 1493
Morning Dew
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Morning Dew Technical Profile
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Morning Dew in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Morning Dew in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMorning Dew
Nearly identical
BehrSandstone Cove
Sandstone Cove
Behr
Nearly identical
Speak to Me
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Moss Island
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pinch Of Pistachio
PPG
Nearly identical
Salty Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Nonchalant White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
White Scallion
Valspar
Nearly identical
Garden Pebble
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Classical Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Morning Dew
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Morning Dew
#DEDDCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Morning Dew
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Morning Dew 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
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More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Morning Dew — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Morning Dew have?
Morning Dew by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Morning Dew in your own space before committing.
What colors match Morning Dew from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Morning Dew are Sandstone Cove by Behr (a near-identical match), Speak to Me by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Moss Island by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Morning Dew'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 Morning Dew?
Morning Dew has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Morning Dew's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.