Breakwaters 0495 is a off-white paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #D9E5E0, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #D9E5E0 · 0495
Breakwaters
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Breakwaters Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9E5E0
RGB217, 229, 224
Estimated LRV76.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandHirshfield's
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Compare alternatives to Breakwaters
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fizzle
Dunn-Edwards
#D8E4DE
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Breakwaters
Vista Paint
#D9E4DE
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Evening White
Behr
#DCE8E2
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Mellow Blue
Dutch Boy
#DDE8E2
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Morning Breeze
PPG
#D5E3DE
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Luminous Mist
Valspar
#D9E6DF
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In Your Eyes
Benjamin Moore
#DBE6E3
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Bisque .06
Colorhouse
#DAE2DD
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Green Trance
Sherwin-Williams
#D7E4DB
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Misty Morning
Kilz
#D2E4DC
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Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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Colors That Work With Breakwaters
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Breakwaters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breakwaters are Fizzle by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Breakwaters by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Evening White by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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