French White DEW311 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F1E7DB, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pearl from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1E7DB · DEW311
French White
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French White Technical Profile
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French White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFrench White
Nearly identical
PPGPearl
Pearl
PPG
Nearly identical
Ballet White
Behr
Nearly identical
White Meadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Candle White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Champagne White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Birchwood White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Downy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fresh Linen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Creamed Vanilla
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French White
#F1E7DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for French White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French White 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 French White.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French White have?
French White 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 French White in your own space before committing.
What colors match French White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French White are Pearl by PPG (a near-identical match), Ballet White by Behr (a near-identical match), Euro Linen by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French White'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 French White?
French White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.0, 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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