Cool December DEW383 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FDFBF8, LRV 97 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is All White from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDFBF8 · DEW383
Cool December
97%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool December Technical Profile
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Cool December in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool December in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCool December
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallAll White
All White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Crystal Cut
Behr
Nearly identical
Tinted or Not?
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ultra White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Contemporary White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bisque .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pure White
RAL
Nearly identical
White Opulence
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
High Reflective White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Super White
Dutch Boy
Very similar
White Shoulders
Hirshfield's
Very similar
White on White
PPG
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool December
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool December
#FDFBF8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool December
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool December 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 Cool December.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool December — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool December have?
Cool December by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool December in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool December from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool December are All White by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Crystal Cut by Behr (a near-identical match), Smart White by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool December'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 Cool December?
Cool December has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 96.7, 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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Why Cool December's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.