Winter Morn DET617 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D9D9D6, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whispering Smoke from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9D9D6 · DET617
Winter Morn
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Morn Technical Profile
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Winter Morn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Morn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWinter Morn
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWhispering Smoke
Whispering Smoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandstone Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vapor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shoreline
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
First Star
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Shining Scale
PPG
Nearly identical
Lilac Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Lie
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Morn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Morn
#D9D9D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Morn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Morn 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 Winter Morn.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Morn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Morn have?
Winter Morn by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Winter Morn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Morn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Morn are Whispering Smoke by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sandstone Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Modern Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Morn'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 Winter Morn?
Winter Morn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Winter Morn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.