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Dunn-Edwards Blanched Almond

DE5259 · #FFF0E3 · LRV ~89.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Ecru (~99% proximity)

Blanched Almond (DE5259) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 89.1 (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 Ecru (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Blanched Almond in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

89.1 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5259

HEX

#FFF0E3

RGB

255, 240, 227

HSL

28°, 100%, 95%

Family

Whites

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Blanched Almond FAQ

What undertone does Blanched Almond have?

Blanched Almond 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 Blanched Almond?

Blanched Almond has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 89.1 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 Blanched Almond in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Ecru (2014-70), ~99% proximity; Behr: Silk Lining (BWC-14), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Candle Light (T545), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cotton White (SW 7104), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cotton White (HGSW7104), ~94% proximity; PPG: Botany Beige (PPG15-27), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Lotus Petal (PPG1073-1), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack (No. 302), ~92% 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 Blanched Almond?

The HEX code of Blanched Almond (DE5259) is #FFF0E3, RGB 255, 240, 227. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.