Cold Embrace DEGR65 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C8C8C5, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snowglory from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C8C8C5 · DEGR65
Cold Embrace
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cold Embrace Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8C8C5
RGB200, 200, 197
Estimated LRV57.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Cold Embrace
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Snowglory
Hirshfield's
#C8C8C4
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Zircon
Sherwin-Williams
#CAC9C6
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Silver Band
PPG
#C7C6C3
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Khaki Taupe
Kilz
#C7C8C4
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Fading Fog
Vista Paint
#CBCBC7
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Metro Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CBCBC9
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Mexican Silver
Behr
#CCCBC7
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Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
#CBCCC9
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Filtered Shade
Valspar
#CDCBC8
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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#CCD0CD
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Colors That Work With Cold Embrace
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cold Embrace
#C8C8C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cold Embrace
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cold Embrace 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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Cold Embrace — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cold Embrace have?
Cold Embrace by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Cold Embrace from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cold Embrace are Snowglory by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Zircon by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Silver Band by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cold Embrace'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 Cold Embrace?
Cold Embrace has a estimated lightness value of 57.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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