Wax Wing DEW329 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F6ECD6, estimated LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smooth Silk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F6ECD6 · DEW329
Wax Wing
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wax Wing Technical Profile
HEX Code#F6ECD6
RGB246, 236, 214
Estimated LRV84.4
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 Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#F7EDD7
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#F5EDD7
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#F8EDD4
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White Tie
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#F5ECD9
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Crème
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#F4E8D2
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Colors That Work With Wax Wing
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wax Wing
#F6ECD6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C072
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wax Wing
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wax Wing 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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Wax Wing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wax Wing have?
Wax Wing by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Wax Wing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wax Wing are Smooth Silk by Behr (a close digital match), White Mountains by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Quiet Shore by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wax Wing'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 Wax Wing?
Wax Wing has a estimated lightness value of 84.4, 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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