Shiny Nickel DE6338 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CCD3D8, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quiet Rain from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCD3D8 · DE6338
Shiny Nickel
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shiny Nickel Technical Profile
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Shiny Nickel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shiny Nickel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsShiny Nickel
Nearly identical
PPGQuiet Rain
Quiet Rain
PPG
Nearly identical
Highlights
Valspar
Nearly identical
Polar Frost
Behr
Nearly identical
Lavender Wash
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mild Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Iced Iris
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Where there is Smoke
Vista Paint
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sacred Spring
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Northern Sky
Kilz
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shiny Nickel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shiny Nickel
#CCD3D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shiny Nickel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shiny Nickel 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shiny Nickel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shiny Nickel have?
Shiny Nickel 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 Shiny Nickel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shiny Nickel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shiny Nickel are Quiet Rain by PPG (a near-identical match), Highlights by Valspar (a near-identical match), Polar Frost by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shiny Nickel'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 Shiny Nickel?
Shiny Nickel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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