Wafting Gray DE6031 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CDBDBA, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mauve Star from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #CDBDBA · DE6031
Wafting Gray
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wafting Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDBDBA
RGB205, 189, 186
Estimated LRV52.9
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 Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#CDBBB7
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#D1BFBB
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Cathedral Morning
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#D1BEBA
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Batik
Benjamin Moore
#CDBAB6
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Dove Feather
Kilz
#CDC0BC
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#C6B9B8
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#CCB8B3
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Colors That Work With Wafting Gray
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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
Digital 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
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Wafting Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wafting Gray have?
Wafting Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Wafting Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wafting Gray are Mauve Star by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Josephine by Behr (a close digital match), Cathedral Morning by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wafting Gray'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 Wafting Gray?
Wafting Gray has a estimated lightness value of 52.9, 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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