Historic White adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 79 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #EBE6D7 · DET653
Historic White
79%LRV Value
Historic White Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Historic White (DET653)? It's a light warm yellow — hex #EBE6D7, LRV 79. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Historic White is Benjamin Moore White Down — a near-identical match on the wall, with Valspar Shania's Lace and Hirshfield's Bleached Meadow also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Historic White reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Historic White reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Historic White
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
White Down
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shania's Lace
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bleached Meadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Little Lamb
PPG
Nearly identical
Dried Coconut
Behr
Nearly identical
Elusive White
Vista Paint
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Cashmere White
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Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Historic White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Historic White
#EBE6D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Historic White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Historic 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 Historic White.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Historic White — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Historic White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Historic White are White Down by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Shania's Lace by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bleached Meadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Historic White's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Historic White?
Historic White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.2, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Historic White depends on the room. Here's how to choose.