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Brand reference · 1,696 colors

Dunn-Edwards colors.

Codes, screen values, light reflectance, and cross-brand comparison pages selected from the maker's popular-color references.

16full color pages
1,696colors you can search
Publicsource
ΔE00match ranking

Reading the palette

Codes before names

Dunn-Edwards uses several recognizable prefixes, including DE, DEA, DET, DEW, and newer collection-specific forms. Keeping that prefix attached to the number is essential because it identifies the collection and prevents a short code from being mistaken for another line. The palette is well known in the western United States and includes warm stucco neutrals, desert-influenced earth colors, clean whites, vivid accents, and historically inspired collections. Its most discussed neutrals often differ by only a restrained shift in warmth or lightness, so the screen-color distance is useful for sorting candidates before a store visit. This library reorganizes factual code, name, and screen-color fields into a consistent family-and-lightness order rather than copying an official fan deck arrangement. Its regional architectural context makes masonry and exterior sampling especially important. The displayed LRV for colors sourced from public references is a screen-light estimate and is marked as such. Always confirm the actual manufacturer's LRV and view a physical sample on the project surface before selecting paint.

Not affiliated with any paint brand. On-screen colors are approximations compiled from public references; verify with a physical swatch.

Selected reference pages

Popular Dunn-Edwards colors

Ordered by the documented v1 selection rank. Every page compares all four other brands.

Provenance

Source and limits

  • Palette source: https://github.com/jpederson/colornerd
  • Retrieved:
  • Processed factual code, name, and screen-color fields from the public colornerd reference; official site values were not collected because access was unavailable and reuse is restricted.

FAQ

Using this brand reference

How should I use the Dunn-Edwards color matches?

Use the ranked screen-color results to choose a short list, then compare physical Dunn-Edwards swatches on the intended surface. Lighting, sheen, product line, and substrate are not included in the calculation.

Are these official Dunn-Edwards paint formulas?

No. The library stores factual color identifiers and screen-color reference values. It does not reproduce or convert proprietary tint formulas, and it is not affiliated with Dunn-Edwards.

Why can a Dunn-Edwards sample differ from the screen?

Displays emit light while paint reflects it. Screen calibration, room exposure, surface texture, finish, application, and surrounding materials can all shift the appearance of a physical sample.