Droplets DEW381 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F6F4EF, LRV 91 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Opulence from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6F4EF · DEW381
Droplets
91%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Droplets in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Droplets in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDroplets
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWhite Opulence
White Opulence
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Whisper White
Behr
Nearly identical
White Wing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Santa's Beard
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Snow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tinted or Not?
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Shoulders
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
All White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ultra White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cotton Tail
PPG
Nearly identical
Imagine .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Droplets
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Droplets
#F6F4EF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Droplets
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Droplets 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 Droplets.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Droplets — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Droplets have?
Droplets 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 Droplets in your own space before committing.
What colors match Droplets from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Droplets are White Opulence by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Whisper White by Behr (a near-identical match), White Wing by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Droplets'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 Droplets?
Droplets has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 90.5, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Droplets's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.