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Dunn-Edwards Delicate Seashell

DE5245 · #FFEFDD · LRV ~88.2

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Adobe White (~97% proximity)

Delicate Seashell (DE5245) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV 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 tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Adobe White (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Delicate Seashell in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

88.2 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Benjamin Moore: Adobe White (2166-70), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Pignoli (V013-1), ~97% proximity; Behr: White Grapefruit (P230-1), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Honied White (SW 7106), ~95% proximity; PPG: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Medici Ivory (HGSW7558), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.