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Dunn-Edwards Cool December

DEW383 · #FDFBF8 · LRV ~96.7

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Ultra White (~96% proximity)

Cool December (DEW383) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 96.7 (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 Valspar Ultra White (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Cool December in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

96.7 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEW383

HEX

#FDFBF8

RGB

253, 251, 248

HSL

36°, 56%, 98%

Family

Whites

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Cool December FAQ

What undertone does Cool December have?

Cool December is a warm white with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Cool December?

Cool December has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 96.7 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 Cool December in other brands?

Valspar: Ultra White (7006-24), ~96% proximity; Behr: Ultra Pure White Pr-W15 (PR-W15), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: All White (No. 2005), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: High Reflective White (SW 7757), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: High Reflective White (HGSW7757), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Chantilly Lace (2121-70), ~95% proximity; PPG: Delicate White (PPG1001-1), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Delicate White (PPG1001-1), ~93% 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 Cool December?

The HEX code of Cool December (DEW383) is #FDFBF8, RGB 253, 251, 248. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.