Snowy Shadow DE5897 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D3DBEC, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weeping Wisteria from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3DBEC · DE5897
Snowy Shadow
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Snowy Shadow Technical Profile
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Snowy Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Snowy Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSnowy Shadow
Nearly identical
PPGWeeping Wisteria
Weeping Wisteria
PPG
Nearly identical
Cool Morning
Valspar
Nearly identical
Courteous
Behr
Nearly identical
Hushed Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Celestia Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blue Dawn
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sheer Silhouette
Kilz
Very similar
Breathtaking
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Surf's Surprise
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Snowy Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Snowy Shadow
#D3DBEC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8981B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Snowy Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Snowy Shadow 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 blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Snowy Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Snowy Shadow have?
Snowy Shadow by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Snowy Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Snowy Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Snowy Shadow are Weeping Wisteria by PPG (a near-identical match), Cool Morning by Valspar (a near-identical match), Courteous by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Snowy Shadow'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 Snowy Shadow?
Snowy Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Snowy Shadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.