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Dunn-Edwards Blanched Almond

DE5259 · #FFF0E3 · LRV 89.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Ecru is a 99% match

Blanched Almond (DE5259) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is 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 match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Ecru (99% match).

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LRV

89.1 · Very light

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Blanched Almond in other brands?

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