Abalone DEW398 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F8F3F6, LRV 91 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Breeze from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8F3F6 · DEW398
Abalone
91%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Abalone Technical Profile
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Abalone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Abalone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAbalone
Nearly identical
BehrSoft Breeze
Soft Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Lavendar
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pink Petal White
PPG
Nearly identical
Vienna Dawn
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mirage White
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sweet Tart
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fair Maiden
Valspar
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Blushing White
Kilz
Very similar
Bisque .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Natural White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Abalone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Abalone
#F8F3F6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8589
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Abalone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Abalone 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Abalone.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Abalone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Abalone have?
Abalone by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Abalone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Abalone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Abalone are Soft Breeze by Behr (a near-identical match), Pink Mirage by Behr (a near-identical match), White Dogwood by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Abalone'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 Abalone?
Abalone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 90.7, 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 Abalone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.