Billowing Clouds DE6009 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E7D9DB, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #E7D9DB · DE6009
Billowing Clouds
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Billowing Clouds Technical Profile
HEX Code#E7D9DB
RGB231, 217, 219
Estimated LRV71.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#EADBDE
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#EAD9DB
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#EADDE1
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Sentimental
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#E9DBE0
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#E5D4D7
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#E2D6DB
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Petal Pink
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#F0DEDF
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Demure
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Colors That Work With Billowing Clouds
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Billowing Clouds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Billowing Clouds are Princess Irene by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Lavender Bikini by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Velvet Blush by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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