Historic White DET653 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EBE6D7, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Down from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBE6D7 · DET653
Historic White
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Historic White Technical Profile
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Historic White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Historic 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-EdwardsHistoric White
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWhite Down
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
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Washed Cotton
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
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 undertone does Historic White have?
Historic White by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Historic White in your own space before committing.
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) — the best options for getting Historic 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 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.
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Why Historic White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.