Early Snow DEW313 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FDF3E4, LRV 91 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Grapefruit from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDF3E4 · DEW313
Early Snow
91%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Early Snow Technical Profile
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Early Snow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Early Snow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsEarly Snow
Nearly identical
BehrWhite Grapefruit
White Grapefruit
Behr
Nearly identical
Ivory Tower
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Whiskers
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Arizona White
PPG
Nearly identical
Halogen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Whiskers
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mayo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cotton White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pointing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Aged Marble
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Early Snow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Snow
#FDF3E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3CE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Snow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Snow 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 Early Snow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Early Snow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Snow have?
Early Snow 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 Early Snow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Early Snow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Snow are White Grapefruit by Behr (a near-identical match), Historic Cream by Behr (a near-identical match), Ivory Tower by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Early Snow'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 Early Snow?
Early Snow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 90.6, 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 Early Snow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.