Winter Shade 404-1DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E9DDD4, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Polite White from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9DDD4 · 404-1DB
Winter Shade
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Shade Technical Profile
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Winter Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWinter Shade
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPolite White
Polite White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sablewood
PPG
Nearly identical
Beige Bluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Je M'Apelle Missy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ballerina Beauty
Behr
Nearly identical
Linen White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bride to Be
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Merlins Beard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Conch Pink
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Shade
#E9DDD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Shade 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
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Winter Shade.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Shade have?
Winter Shade by Dutch Boy 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 Winter Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Shade are Polite White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gorgeous White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sablewood by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Shade'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 Shade?
Winter Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.8, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winter Shade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.