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Dunn-Edwards Be Cool

DEHW09 · #ECEDEA · LRV 84.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Decorator's White is a 99% match

Be Cool (DEHW09) is a cool white from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is 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 match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Decorator's White (99% match).

Compare Be Cool with other brands

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LRV

84.3 · Very light

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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