December Dawn 600A-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3EAFA, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crystal Falls from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E3EAFA · 600A-1
December Dawn
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
December Dawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3EAFA
RGB227, 234, 250
Estimated LRV82.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With December Dawn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
December Dawn
#E3EAFA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F6EC4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for December Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
December Dawn Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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December Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does December Dawn have?
December Dawn by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match December Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to December Dawn are Crystal Falls by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Icy Lilac by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Rainy Day by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting December Dawn's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of December Dawn?
December Dawn has a estimated lightness value of 82.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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