Ref. #CDBDBA · DE6031
Wafting Gray
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wafting Gray Technical Profile
What color is Wafting Gray? It's a medium warm neutral with the hex code #CDBDBA. Colors similar to Wafting Gray include Vista Paint Mauve Star, Behr Josephine, Valspar Cathedral Morning. Wafting Gray has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Wafting Gray sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Wafting Gray pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Wafting Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wafting Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wafting Gray
#CDBDBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9F85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wafting Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wafting Gray 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 Wafting Gray.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wafting Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wafting Gray have?
Wafting Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Wafting Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Mauve Star by Vista Paint (#CDBBB7), Josephine by Behr (#D1BFBB), Cathedral Morning by Valspar (#D1BEBA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wafting Gray?
Wafting Gray has an LRV of 52.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Wafting Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.