Almond Milk works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 83 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #ECEBE3 · DEHW01
Almond Milk
83%LRV Value
Almond Milk Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Almond Milk (DEHW01)? It's a very light warm off-white — hex #ECEBE3, LRV 83. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Almond Milk is Behr White Moderne — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Cloud Cover and Hirshfield's Mystic Fog also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 83, Almond Milk reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Almond Milk pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Almond Milk works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Almond Milk can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Almond Milk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almond Milk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almond Milk
#ECEBE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almond Milk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almond Milk 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 Almond Milk.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Almond Milk — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Almond Milk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almond Milk are White Moderne by Behr (a near-identical match), Cloud Cover by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mystic Fog by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Almond Milk's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Almond Milk?
Almond Milk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.8, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Almond Milk depends on the room. Here's how to choose.