Winter Dawn 7004-1 is a white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E8E6E6, estimated 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.
Valspar · #E8E6E6 · 7004-1
Winter Dawn
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Winter Dawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#E8E6E6
RGB232, 230, 230
Estimated LRV79.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familywhite
BrandValspar
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Winter Dawn
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Gray Whisper
PPG
#E6E4E4
Close digital match
Early Crocus
Behr
#EAE7E7
Close digital match
Feathered Violet
Benjamin Moore
#EAE8E9
Close digital match
Lilac Breeze
Vista Paint
#EAE7E8
Close digital match
Cold Morning
Dunn-Edwards
#E6E5E4
Close digital match
Tinge Grey
Dutch Boy
#E2E2E2
Close digital match
Collector'S White
Kilz
#E9E4E2
Close digital match
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
#EEE9E7
Close digital match
Clytemnestra
Hirshfield's
#E8E2E0
Similar digital color
Natural White
Sherwin-Williams
#ECEBE8
Similar digital color
Signal White
RAL
#F4F4F4
Similar digital color
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
#F0F2F1
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Winter Dawn
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Winter Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Dawn are Gray Whisper by PPG (a close digital match), Early Crocus by Behr (a close digital match), Violet Essence by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with Winter Dawn
Related Reading
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 Dawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.