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Dunn-Edwards Delicate Seashell

DE5245 · #FFEFDD · LRV 88.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Adobe White is a 97% match

Delicate Seashell (DE5245) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 88.2 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Adobe White (97% match).

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LRV

88.2 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5245

HEX

#FFEFDD

RGB

255, 239, 221

HSL

32°, 100%, 93%

Family

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Delicate Seashell FAQ

What undertone does Delicate Seashell have?

Delicate Seashell is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Delicate Seashell?

Delicate Seashell has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 88.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Delicate Seashell in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Adobe White (2166-70), 97%; Valspar: Pignoli (V013-1), 97%; Behr: White Grapefruit (P230-1), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Honied White (SW 7106), 95%; PPG: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), 95%; Glidden: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Medici Ivory (HGSW7558), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Delicate Seashell?

The HEX code of Delicate Seashell (DE5245) is #FFEFDD, RGB 255, 239, 221. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.