White Heat DEW338 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FDF9EF, LRV 95 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sleek White from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDF9EF · DEW338
White Heat
95%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
White Heat Technical Profile
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White Heat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to White Heat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWhite Heat
Nearly identical
BehrSleek White
Sleek White
Behr
Nearly identical
Sugar Dust
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sugar Dust
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ivory Keys
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mountain Peak White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tea Set White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cheviot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brightened Cream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Crisp Linen White
PPG
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With White Heat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
White Heat
#FDF9EF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for White Heat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
White Heat 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 White Heat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
White Heat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does White Heat have?
White Heat 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 White Heat in your own space before committing.
What colors match White Heat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Heat are Sleek White by Behr (a near-identical match), Simply White by Behr (a near-identical match), Sugar Dust by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting White Heat'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 White Heat?
White Heat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 94.9, 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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Why White Heat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.