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Dunn-Edwards Be Cool

DEHW09 · #ECEDEA · LRV ~84.3

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Decorator's White (~99% proximity)

Be Cool (DEHW09) is a cool white from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 84.3 (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 tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Decorator's White (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Be Cool in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

84.3 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEHW09

HEX

#ECEDEA

RGB

236, 237, 234

HSL

80°, 8%, 92%

Family

Whites

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Be Cool FAQ

What undertone does Be Cool have?

Be Cool is a cool white with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Be Cool?

Be Cool has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.3 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Be Cool in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Decorator's White (OC-149), ~99% proximity; Valspar: High Hide White (7007-2), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dashing (SW 9544), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Snow Storm (PPG1172-1), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Oxford White (HGSW4026), ~98% proximity; Behr: Vibrant White (BWC-12), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wevet (No. 273), ~98% proximity; PPG: Shooting Star (PPG1154-1), ~98% 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 Be Cool?

The HEX code of Be Cool (DEHW09) is #ECEDEA, RGB 236, 237, 234. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.