Pristine Pearl 021W is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EFECE3, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cold Foam from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFECE3 · 021W
Pristine Pearl
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pristine Pearl Technical Profile
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Pristine Pearl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pristine Pearl in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPristine Pearl
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCold Foam
Cold Foam
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Winter Mood
PPG
Nearly identical
Blurred
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silky White
Behr
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dove White
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Modern
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glacier
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Latte Froth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pristine Pearl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pristine Pearl
#EFECE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pristine Pearl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pristine Pearl 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 Dutch Boy Colors
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pristine Pearl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pristine Pearl have?
Pristine Pearl by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pristine Pearl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pristine Pearl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pristine Pearl are Cold Foam by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Winter Mood by PPG (a near-identical match), Blurred by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pristine Pearl'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 Pristine Pearl?
Pristine Pearl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pristine Pearl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.