Shyness DEW349 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F3F3D9, estimated LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cream Silk from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F3F3D9 · DEW349
Shyness
88%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shyness Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3F3D9
RGB243, 243, 217
Estimated LRV88.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Cream Silk
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#F3F2D8
Close digital match
Green Whisp
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#F3F4D9
Close digital match
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#F1F0D6
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Chanoyu
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#EFF0D6
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#F7F4DB
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#F1F2DD
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Colors That Work With Shyness
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shyness
#F3F3D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99B979
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shyness
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shyness 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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Shyness — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shyness have?
Shyness by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Shyness from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shyness are Cream Silk by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Green Whisp by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Burst of Spring by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shyness'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 Shyness?
Shyness has a estimated lightness value of 88.2, 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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