Cloudy Gray DE6036 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #ECE3E1, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bridal Rose from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECE3E1 · DE6036
Cloudy Gray
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cloudy Gray Technical Profile
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Cloudy Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cloudy Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCloudy Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBridal Rose
Bridal Rose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soothing Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Milk And Cookies
PPG
Nearly identical
Winged Victory
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
French Heirloom
Behr
Nearly identical
Vintage Lamp
Kilz
Nearly identical
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bonnet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Timid Violet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Smart White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cloudy Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloudy Gray
#ECE3E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cloudy Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloudy Gray 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 Cloudy Gray.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cloudy Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cloudy Gray have?
Cloudy Gray 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 Cloudy Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cloudy Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudy Gray are Bridal Rose by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soothing Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Milk And Cookies by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cloudy Gray'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 Cloudy Gray?
Cloudy Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cloudy Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.