Morning Dew 1493 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DEDDCE, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #DEDDCE · 1493
Morning Dew
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Morning Dew Technical Profile
HEX Code#DEDDCE
RGB222, 221, 206
Estimated LRV69.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sandstone Cove
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#DEDDCE
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#E0DFD0
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#DDDCCC
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Pinch Of Pistachio
PPG
#DDDDCC
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Salty Air
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#E3E1D1
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Nonchalant White
Sherwin-Williams
#DEDDD1
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#E4E2D3
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White Scallion
Valspar
#DDDECD
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Garden Pebble
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#E4E4D5
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Colors That Work With Morning Dew
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Morning Dew from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Morning Dew are Sandstone Cove by Behr (a close digital match), Speak to Me by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Moss Island by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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