Cold Water DE6316 is a off-white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D9DFE0, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Veil from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9DFE0 · DE6316
Cold Water
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cold Water Technical Profile
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Cold Water in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cold Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCold Water
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Veil
Blue Veil
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beach Wind
Behr
Nearly identical
Harbor Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Moonlight Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wales Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Icicle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tsunami Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
White Barn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cold Water
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cold Water
#D9DFE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cold Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cold Water 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 Cold Water.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cold Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cold Water have?
Cold Water by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cold Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cold Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cold Water are Blue Veil by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Beach Wind by Behr (a near-identical match), River Veil by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cold Water'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 Water?
Cold Water has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.9, 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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Why Cold Water's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.