Tofu DE5238 is a off-white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF5E4, estimated LRV 92 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apricot Ice from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFF5E4 · DE5238
Tofu
92%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tofu Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFF5E4
RGB255, 245, 228
Estimated LRV92.2
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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Compare alternatives to Tofu
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Apricot Ice
Benjamin Moore
#FDF3E2
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Historic Cream
Behr
#FDF3E3
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Whiskers
Vista Paint
#FAF2E2
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Whiskers
Hirshfield's
#FCF3E5
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Arizona White
PPG
#F9F0E1
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Mayo
Kilz
#F7EFDF
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Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
#F7EFDE
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Cream
RAL
#FAF4E3
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Halogen
Valspar
#F8EFE2
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Pointing
Farrow & Ball
#F7F1E3
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Colors That Work With Tofu
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tofu
#FFF5E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tofu
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tofu 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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Tofu — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tofu have?
Tofu 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 Tofu from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tofu are Apricot Ice by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Historic Cream by Behr (a close digital match), White Grapefruit by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tofu'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 Tofu?
Tofu has a estimated lightness value of 92.2, 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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