Be Cool DEHW09 is a white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #ECEDEA, estimated LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Melting Glacier from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #ECEDEA · DEHW09
Be Cool
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Be Cool Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECEDEA
RGB236, 237, 234
Estimated LRV84.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familywhite
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Melting Glacier
Vista Paint
#ECEDEA
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White
Benjamin Moore
#EDEEEB
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Dashing
Sherwin-Williams
#EAEBE8
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Cool Gray
Valspar
#ECEDE9
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Celestial Glow
Behr
#EAEBE9
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Snow Storm
PPG
#EEEDEA
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Melting Glacier
Hirshfield's
#ECEEED
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White
Dutch Boy
#EEEFEA
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Alaskan Mist
Kilz
#EEF0EB
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Imagine .05
Colorhouse
#F0F2F1
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Signal White
RAL
#F4F4F4
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Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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Colors That Work With Be Cool
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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
Digital 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
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Be Cool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Be Cool have?
Be Cool 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 Be Cool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Be Cool are Melting Glacier by Vista Paint (a close digital match), White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Be Cool'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 Be Cool?
Be Cool has a estimated lightness value 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.
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