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Dunn-Edwards Classic White

DEHW08 · #ECEEEC · LRV ~85

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

Classic White (DEHW08) is a true white from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 85 (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 Ultra White (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Classic White in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

85 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

DEHW08

HEX

#ECEEEC

RGB

236, 238, 236

HSL

120°, 6%, 93%

Family

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Classic White FAQ

What undertone does Classic White have?

Classic White has no strong undertone: it reads as a true white, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Classic White?

Classic White has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 85 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 Classic White in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Ultra White (CC-10), ~99% proximity; Behr: Vibrant White (BWC-12), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Blue Kiss (7004-11), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Moonlit Snow (PPG1041-1), ~99% proximity; PPG: Shooting Star (PPG1154-1), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Oxford White (HGSW4026), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dashing (SW 9544), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wevet (No. 273), ~97% 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 Classic White?

The HEX code of Classic White (DEHW08) is #ECEEEC, RGB 236, 238, 236. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.