Neutral Wave DEGR57 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AFAFAC, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Praise Giving from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFAFAC · DEGR57
Neutral Wave
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Neutral Wave Technical Profile
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Neutral Wave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Neutral Wave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsNeutral Wave
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPraise Giving
Praise Giving
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cool Granite
Behr
Nearly identical
Praise Giving
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Precipitation
PPG
Nearly identical
San
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Steel
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ellie Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Urban Sunrise
Valspar
Very similar
Ironed Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Neutral Wave
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Neutral Wave
#AFAFAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Neutral Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Neutral Wave 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 Neutral Wave.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Neutral Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Neutral Wave have?
Neutral Wave by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Neutral Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Neutral Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Neutral Wave are Praise Giving by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cool Granite by Behr (a near-identical match), Praise Giving by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Neutral Wave'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 Neutral Wave?
Neutral Wave has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Neutral Wave's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.