Wax Wing DEW329 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F6ECD6, 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.
Ref. #F6ECD6 · DEW329
Wax Wing
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wax Wing Technical Profile
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Wax Wing in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wax Wing in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWax Wing
Nearly identical
BehrSmooth Silk
Smooth Silk
Behr
Nearly identical
White Mountains
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summer Haze Light
PPG
Nearly identical
Christi Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Saffron Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Veranda Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Crème
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Almond Whip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wax Wing
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Wax Wing.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wax Wing in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wax Wing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wax Wing are Smooth Silk by Behr (a near-identical match), White Mountains by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Quiet Shore by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wax Wing's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.