Swiss Meringue DEHW04 is a white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E8E9E4, estimated LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pegasus from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E8E9E4 · DEHW04
Swiss Meringue
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Swiss Meringue Technical Profile
HEX Code#E8E9E4
RGB232, 233, 228
Estimated LRV81.0
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 Familywhite
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#E8E9E4
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#E8E9E4
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Chalk Dust
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#EAEBE6
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Gypsum
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#EAEBE7
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#EAECE7
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#E7E7E3
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Alaska
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#E5E5DF
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Angel Kiss
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#E8E8E5
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White
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Imagine .06
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Colors That Work With Swiss Meringue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Swiss Meringue
#E8E9E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Swiss Meringue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swiss Meringue 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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Swiss Meringue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Swiss Meringue have?
Swiss Meringue by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the 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 Swiss Meringue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swiss Meringue are Pegasus by PPG (a close digital match), Bleached Slate by Valspar (a close digital match), Chalk Dust by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Swiss Meringue'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 Swiss Meringue?
Swiss Meringue has a estimated lightness value of 81.0, 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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