Precious Pearls DEW386 is a white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F1F0EF, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White on White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1F0EF · DEW386
Precious Pearls
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Precious Pearls Technical Profile
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Precious Pearls in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Precious Pearls in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPrecious Pearls
Nearly identical
PPGWhite on White
White on White
PPG
Nearly identical
Alicia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Downy Fluff
Behr
Nearly identical
Signal White
RAL
Nearly identical
Lilac Muse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Contemporary White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Natural White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oyster
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
White Shoulders
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
White
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Precious Pearls
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Precious Pearls
#F1F0EF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Precious Pearls
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Precious Pearls 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
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Precious Pearls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Precious Pearls have?
Precious Pearls 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 Precious Pearls in your own space before committing.
What colors match Precious Pearls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Precious Pearls are White on White by PPG (a near-identical match), Alicia by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Downy Fluff by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Precious Pearls'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 Precious Pearls?
Precious Pearls has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.3, 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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