Abalone DEW398 is a white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F8F3F6, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #F8F3F6 · DEW398
Abalone
91%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Abalone Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8F3F6
RGB248, 243, 246
Estimated LRV90.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familywhite
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Abalone
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Abalone
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Abalone Room Palettes
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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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Abalone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Abalone have?
Abalone by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the white 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 Abalone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Abalone are Soft Breeze by Behr (a close digital match), Pink Mirage by Behr (a close digital match), White Dogwood by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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