Winter Shade by Dutch Boy paint color
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Winter Shade

74%LRV Value
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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.

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Winter Shade Technical Profile

HEX Code#E9DDD4
RGB233, 221, 212
LRV73.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Southern Breeze

Complement

Airy Blue

Winter Shade Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Ol' Moss Green

Pop

Warmed Copper

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Roasted Eggplant

Pop

Jade Stem

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Hidden Garden

Pop

Ship Shape Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Winter Shade.

Pink Floss

Dutch Boy · 106-1DB

#F0E1D8

Sweet Kiss

Dutch Boy · 105-1DB

#F1E1D7

Iced Peach

Dutch Boy · 107-1DB

#F1E1D7

Delighted Pink

Dutch Boy · 104-1DB

#F0E1DB

Tufted Pink

Dutch Boy · 203-1DB

#EDD3D2

Seashell Pink

Dutch Boy · 108-1DB

#F4E2D5

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

#FFD8AB

Cool December

Dunn-Edwards · DEW383

#FDFBF8

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Polo Tan

Behr · N260-3

#C8B597

Rusty Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5248

#EDB384

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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