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Dunn-Edwards Winter Solstice

DE5868 · #E2EAF0 · LRV 81.3

Compare with other brands: Behr Bellflower Blue is a 99% match

Winter Solstice (DE5868) is a cool white from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 81.3 (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 Behr Bellflower Blue (99% match).

Compare Winter Solstice with other brands

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LRV

81.3 · Very light

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5868

HEX

#E2EAF0

RGB

226, 234, 240

HSL

206°, 32%, 91%

Family

Whites

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Winter Solstice FAQ

What undertone does Winter Solstice have?

Winter Solstice is a cool white with a subtle blue undertone. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Winter Solstice?

Winter Solstice has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81.3 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 Winter Solstice in other brands?

Behr: Bellflower Blue (M540-1), 99%; PPG: Sweet Illusion (PPG1243-1), 98%; Valspar: Moonbeam (4005-7A), 98%; Glidden: Sweet Illusion (PPG1243-1), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Lily White (2128-70), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Sky High (SW 6504), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wishful Blue (HGSW6813), 91%. 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 Winter Solstice?

The HEX code of Winter Solstice (DE5868) is #E2EAF0, RGB 226, 234, 240. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.