Gardenia DEW337 is a white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFFDF2, estimated LRV 98 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Powdered Snow from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFFDF2 · DEW337
Gardenia
98%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gardenia Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFFDF2
RGB255, 253, 242
Estimated LRV97.9
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 Familywhite
BrandDunn-Edwards
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Gardenia
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Powdered Snow
Behr
#FBF9EF
Close digital match
Mountain Peak White
Benjamin Moore
#F8F6EC
Close digital match
Tea Set White
Kilz
#F8F6EC
Close digital match
Tulle White
Dutch Boy
#F8F8EC
Close digital match
Sugar Dust
Hirshfield's
#F8F6ED
Close digital match
Pale Sisal
Vista Paint
#F7F5EB
Close digital match
Ewe
Valspar
#F6F5EB
Close digital match
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
#F7F3E8
Similar digital color
Imagine .02
Colorhouse
#FAFDF4
Similar digital color
Cheviot
Sherwin-Williams
#F6F2E8
Similar digital color
Crumb Cookie
PPG
#F2F0E6
Similar digital color
Cream
RAL
#FAF4E3
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Gardenia
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gardenia
#FFFDF2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACD65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gardenia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gardenia 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 Gardenia.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gardenia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gardenia have?
Gardenia by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the 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 Gardenia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gardenia are Powdered Snow by Behr (a close digital match), Twinkling Lights by Behr (a close digital match), Sleek White by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gardenia'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 Gardenia?
Gardenia has a estimated lightness value of 97.9, 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.
Explore More with Gardenia
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 Gardenia's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.