Mother of Pearl DE6029 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EDE2E0, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silky Smooth from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDE2E0 · DE6029
Mother of Pearl
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Mother of Pearl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mother of Pearl in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMother of Pearl
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSilky Smooth
Silky Smooth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soothing Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Old Rose
Behr
Nearly identical
Bonnet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Milk And Cookies
PPG
Nearly identical
Pressed Blossoms
Valspar
Nearly identical
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Aimee
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Vintage Lamp
Kilz
Nearly identical
Smart White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mother of Pearl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mother of Pearl
#EDE2E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9F85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mother of Pearl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mother of Pearl 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 red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mother of Pearl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mother of Pearl have?
Mother of Pearl by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mother of Pearl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mother of Pearl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mother of Pearl are Silky Smooth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bridal Rose by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soothing Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mother of Pearl'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 Mother of Pearl?
Mother of Pearl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mother of Pearl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.