Cumulus DEW352 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F3F3E6, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Smoke from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3F3E6 · DEW352
Cumulus
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cumulus Technical Profile
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Cumulus in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cumulus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCumulus
Nearly identical
BehrWhite Smoke
White Smoke
Behr
Nearly identical
Paper Mache
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lemon Edge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Clear Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Sublime
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tulle White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spring Breeze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sublime
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cumulus
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cumulus
#F3F3E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cumulus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cumulus 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 Cumulus.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cumulus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cumulus have?
Cumulus by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cumulus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cumulus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cumulus are White Smoke by Behr (a near-identical match), Paper Mache by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), YL-W5 by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cumulus'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 Cumulus?
Cumulus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cumulus's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.