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Watermist

77%LRV Value
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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.

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Watermist Technical Profile

HEX Code#E6E3D8
RGB230, 227, 216
LRV76.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Freshened-Up

Complement

Pale Lilac

Watermist Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Spruce Woods

Pop

Ghost Town

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Slightly Jaded

Pop

Smashed Grape

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Stormy Sea

Pop

Dover Straits

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Watermist.

Trade Winds

Dunn-Edwards · DET647

#E6E3D6

Historic White

Dunn-Edwards · DET653

#EBE6D7

Angelic Starlet

Dunn-Edwards · DET645

#EBE9D8

Muscat Blanc

Dunn-Edwards · DET676

#EBE2CF

Pueblo White

Dunn-Edwards · DET675

#E5DFCD

Green Lacewing

Dunn-Edwards · DET643

#E3E1CC

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Peter Pan

Hirshfield's · 0786

#A5A966

Joyful

PPG · 1107-2

#F6EEC0

Ray of Light

Hirshfield's · 0827

#FDF2C0

Ancient Olive

Valspar · 6001-3A

#DEDECC

Star Dust

Behr · 390A-1

#FBF9E0

Powder Sand

Benjamin Moore · 2151-70

#F6F3E2

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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