Watermist DE6240 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E6E3D8, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is China White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6E3D8 · DE6240
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77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Watermist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Watermist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWatermist
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreChina White
China White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cherish is the Word
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grey Mist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bonaire
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Echo Valley
Behr
Nearly identical
Oyster White
PPG
Nearly identical
Decadent
Valspar
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Moon Pie
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Watermist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Watermist
#E6E3D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Watermist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Watermist 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 Watermist.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Watermist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Watermist have?
Watermist by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Watermist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Watermist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Watermist are China White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), China White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cherish is the Word by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Watermist'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 Watermist?
Watermist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.7, 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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