Faded Gray DEW382 is a white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EAE8E4, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barely Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EAE8E4 · DEW382
Faded Gray
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Faded Gray Technical Profile
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Faded Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Faded Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFaded Gray
Nearly identical
BehrBarely Brown
Barely Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Iced Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Feather
PPG
Nearly identical
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Calm
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Angel Kiss
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dove White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Alaska
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Faded Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Faded Gray
#EAE8E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Faded Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Faded Gray 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 Faded Gray.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Faded Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Faded Gray have?
Faded Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Faded Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Faded Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Faded Gray are Barely Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Iced Silver by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silver Feather by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Faded Gray'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 Faded Gray?
Faded Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.8, 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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Related Reading
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 Faded Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.