First Snow DEW390 is a off-white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E8EFF8, estimated LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lily Lavender from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E8EFF8 · DEW390
First Snow
86%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
First Snow Technical Profile
HEX Code#E8EFF8
RGB232, 239, 248
Estimated LRV85.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With First Snow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
First Snow
#E8EFF8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C78BA
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for First Snow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
First 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
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First Snow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does First Snow have?
First Snow by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match First Snow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to First Snow are Lily Lavender by Behr (a close digital match), Genteel Lavender by Behr (a close digital match), Lavender Ice by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting First 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 First Snow?
First Snow has a estimated lightness value of 85.7, 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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