Breakwaters 0495 is a off-white paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #D9E5E0, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fizzle from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9E5E0 · 0495
Breakwaters
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Breakwaters Technical Profile
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Breakwaters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Breakwaters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBreakwaters
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFizzle
Fizzle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Breakwaters
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Evening White
Behr
Nearly identical
Mellow Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Morning Breeze
PPG
Nearly identical
Luminous Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
In Your Eyes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Green Trance
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Misty Morning
Kilz
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Breakwaters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breakwaters
#D9E5E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AAAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breakwaters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breakwaters 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Breakwaters.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Breakwaters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breakwaters have?
Breakwaters by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Breakwaters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Breakwaters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breakwaters are Fizzle by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Breakwaters by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Evening White by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Breakwaters'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 Breakwaters?
Breakwaters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.2, 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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Why Breakwaters's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.