Winter Solstice DE5868 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E2EAF0, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Majestic from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2EAF0 · DE5868
Winter Solstice
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Solstice Technical Profile
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Winter Solstice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Solstice 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 Solstice
Nearly identical
KilzWhite Majestic
White Majestic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Script White
Behr
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Illusion
PPG
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cool Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lil' Snowflake
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Sky
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lily White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Solstice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Solstice
#E2EAF0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Solstice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Solstice 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Solstice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Solstice have?
Winter Solstice by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Winter Solstice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Solstice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Solstice are White Majestic by Kilz (a near-identical match), Script White by Behr (a near-identical match), Moonbeam by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Solstice'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 Solstice?
Winter Solstice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winter Solstice's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.