Be Cool is a true neutral — the rare paint color that doesn't push warm or cool, which makes it forgiving across mixed-lighting rooms and existing palettes. At LRV 84 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it only if you specifically want a clear warm or cool bias — a true neutral stays intentionally undecided, which is the whole point.
Ref. #ECEDEA · DEHW09
Be Cool
84%LRV Value
Be Cool Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Be Cool (DEHW09)? It's a very light neutral white — hex #ECEDEA, LRV 84. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Be Cool is Vista Paint Melting Glacier — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore White and Benjamin Moore White also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 84, Be Cool reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Be Cool is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. As a lighter neutral, Be Cool 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. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Be Cool 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 Be Cool
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Be Cool
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Be Cool
#ECEDEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Be Cool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Be Cool 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 Be Cool.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Be Cool — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Be Cool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Be Cool are Melting Glacier by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), White by Benjamin Moore (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 Be Cool'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 Be Cool?
Be Cool has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.3, 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 Be Cool depends on the room. Here's how to choose.