Soft Silver DEW359 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F7F9E9, LRV 93 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bavarian Cream from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7F9E9 · DEW359
Soft Silver
93%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Silver Technical Profile
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Soft Silver in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Silver in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSoft Silver
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBavarian Cream
Bavarian Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beach House
Behr
Nearly identical
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Misty Meadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sail Cloth
PPG
Nearly identical
Tulle White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Edge
Valspar
Very similar
White Rocks
Kilz
Very similar
Restful Rain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Silver
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Silver
#F7F9E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Silver
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Silver 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Soft Silver.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Silver have?
Soft Silver by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Silver in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Silver are Bavarian Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Beach House by Behr (a near-identical match), Elderflower by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Silver'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 Soft Silver?
Soft Silver has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 93.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Silver's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.