Lightning Bolt DE6295 is a white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E5EBE6, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ivy Shadow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5EBE6 · DE6295
Lightning Bolt
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lightning Bolt Technical Profile
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Lightning Bolt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lightning Bolt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLightning Bolt
Nearly identical
ValsparIvy Shadow
Ivy Shadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silver Polish
Behr
Nearly identical
Sheer Ice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glacier Lake
PPG
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Gray Lake
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Ariel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glimmer
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Glacial Hue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
Very similar
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lightning Bolt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lightning Bolt
#E5EBE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lightning Bolt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lightning Bolt 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
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More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lightning Bolt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lightning Bolt have?
Lightning Bolt by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lightning Bolt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lightning Bolt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lightning Bolt are Ivy Shadow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Silver Polish by Behr (a near-identical match), Sheer Ice by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lightning Bolt'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 Lightning Bolt?
Lightning Bolt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.8, 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 Lightning Bolt's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.