Winter Dawn 7004-1 is a white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E8E6E6, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Whisper from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8E6E6 · 7004-1
Winter Dawn
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Dawn Technical Profile
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Winter Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWinter Dawn
Nearly identical
PPGGray Whisper
Gray Whisper
PPG
Nearly identical
Early Crocus
Behr
Nearly identical
Feathered Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lilac Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cold Morning
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tinge Grey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Collector'S White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Clytemnestra
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Natural White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Dawn
#E8E6E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Dawn 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Winter Dawn.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Dawn have?
Winter Dawn by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Winter Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Dawn are Gray Whisper by PPG (a near-identical match), Early Crocus by Behr (a near-identical match), Violet Essence by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Dawn'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 Dawn?
Winter Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.5, 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 Winter Dawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.