Billowing Clouds DE6009 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E7D9DB, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Princess Irene from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7D9DB · DE6009
Billowing Clouds
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Billowing Clouds Technical Profile
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Billowing Clouds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Billowing Clouds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBillowing Clouds
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPrincess Irene
Princess Irene
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winter Sunrise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Princess Irene
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mauve Wisp
PPG
Nearly identical
Sentimental
Behr
Nearly identical
Orleans Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Petal Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Demure
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Billowing Clouds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Billowing Clouds
#E7D9DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Billowing Clouds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Billowing Clouds 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 Billowing Clouds.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Billowing Clouds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Billowing Clouds have?
Billowing Clouds by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Billowing Clouds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Billowing Clouds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Billowing Clouds are Princess Irene by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lavender Bikini by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Velvet Blush by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Billowing Clouds'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 Billowing Clouds?
Billowing Clouds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.7, 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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