Soft Silver DEW359 is a off-white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F7F9E9, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #F7F9E9 · DEW359
Soft Silver
93%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Silver Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7F9E9
RGB247, 249, 233
Estimated LRV93.4
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 Familyoff-white
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#F8F8E8
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Colors That Work With Soft Silver
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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
Digital 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
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Soft Silver — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Silver have?
Soft Silver by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Soft Silver from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Silver are Bavarian Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Beach House by Behr (a close digital match), Elderflower by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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