Summer Shade DET561 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D1D9D7, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Azure Snow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1D9D7 · DET561
Summer Shade
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Shade Technical Profile
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Summer Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSummer Shade
Nearly identical
ValsparAzure Snow
Azure Snow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Serenely
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pacific Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Mountain Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Winter's Breath
PPG
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Whistler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cool Fog
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Shade
#D1D9D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Shade 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 Summer Shade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Shade have?
Summer Shade by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Shade are Azure Snow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Serenely by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pacific Mist by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Shade'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 Summer Shade?
Summer Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.1, 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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Why Summer Shade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.