Shiny Nickel DE6338 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CCD3D8, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #CCD3D8 · DE6338
Shiny Nickel
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shiny Nickel Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCD3D8
RGB204, 211, 216
Estimated LRV64.4
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 Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#CCD2D6
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#D0D5D8
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Colors That Work With Shiny Nickel
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Shiny Nickel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shiny Nickel are Quiet Rain by PPG (a close digital match), Highlights by Valspar (a close digital match), Polar Frost by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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