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Dunn-Edwards Abalone

DEW398 · #F8F3F6 · LRV ~90.7

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Coronation (~93% proximity)

Abalone (DEW398) is a cool white from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 90.7 (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 PPG Coronation (~93% proximity).

Closest tone to Abalone in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

90.7 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEW398

HEX

#F8F3F6

RGB

248, 243, 246

HSL

324°, 26%, 96%

Family

Whites

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Abalone FAQ

What undertone does Abalone have?

Abalone is a cool white with a subtle violet 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 Abalone?

Abalone has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 90.7 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 Abalone in other brands?

PPG: Coronation (PPG1248-1), ~93% proximity; Behr: Sweet Roses (PR-W5), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Love Bird (PPG1044-1), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mirage White (2116-70), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Naivete (7001-21), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wevet (No. 273), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Oxford White (HGSW4026), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Natural White (SW 9542), ~91% 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 Abalone?

The HEX code of Abalone (DEW398) is #F8F3F6, RGB 248, 243, 246. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.