Romantic DEW302 is a off-white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FDEFE9, estimated LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grey Castle from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FDEFE9 · DEW302
Romantic
89%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Romantic Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDEFE9
RGB253, 239, 233
Estimated LRV88.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Romantic
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Grey Castle
Dutch Boy
#FCEFE9
Close digital match
Frosted Petal
Benjamin Moore
#FAEDE8
Close digital match
Fine White
Behr
#FBEFE9
Close digital match
Willow Creek
Vista Paint
#F9EEE9
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Baby Blossom
Hirshfield's
#FAEFE9
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Pink Kiss
Valspar
#F6E9E2
Close digital match
Subtle Peach
PPG
#F8E8E3
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Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
#F4E7DD
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Family Heirloom
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#F6ECE2
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#F0E1D8
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Colors That Work With Romantic
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Romantic
#FDEFE9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CCB866
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Romantic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Romantic 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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Romantic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Romantic have?
Romantic by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Romantic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Romantic are Grey Castle by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Frosted Petal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fine White by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Romantic'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 Romantic?
Romantic has a estimated lightness value of 88.5, 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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