Cream Wave DE6198 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E8DBC5, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Navajo White from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8DBC5 · DE6198
Cream Wave
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cream Wave Technical Profile
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Cream Wave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cream Wave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCream Wave
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNavajo White
Navajo White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Camel Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Antique White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Yellow Page
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Arizona Heat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lovely Bluff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lambskin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Moongaze
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Almond
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cream Wave
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cream Wave
#E8DBC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cream Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cream Wave 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 Cream Wave.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cream Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cream Wave have?
Cream Wave 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 Cream Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cream Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cream Wave are Navajo White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Camel Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Antique White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cream Wave'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 Cream Wave?
Cream Wave has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cream Wave's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.