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Elusive Dawn

52%LRV Value
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Elusive Dawn MQ2-36 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D3BBA9, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Classic Sand from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Elusive Dawn Technical Profile

HEX Code#D3BBA9
RGB211, 187, 169
LRV52.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Elusive Dawn in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Elusive Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrElusive Dawn
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsClassic Sand

Classic Sand

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cashmere Wrap

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Milk Toast

Valspar

Nearly identical

Desert Sand

PPG

Nearly identical

Cheetah Tan

Kilz

Nearly identical

Homespun Charm

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Ball of Twine

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Cave Painting

Vista Paint

Very similar

Setting Plaster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Baguette

Hirshfield's

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Elusive Dawn

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Elusive Dawn

#D3BBA9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAA85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Elusive Dawn

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cashmere Wrap

Complement

Dancing in the Rain

Elusive Dawn Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Peat

Pop

Warm Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Brazil Nut

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Jade

Pop

Liberty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Elusive Dawn.

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Nutty Beige

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Grand Soiree

Behr · T14-13

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Matrix

Behr · T13-8

#CABDAB

Livingstone

Behr · T12-14

#CABFAF

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sahara Sands

Valspar · 2007-8B

#E0C6AE

Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

#F6C9A1

Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

#FFBF2B

Brass Rail

PPG · 30YY 44/509

#D6B053

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

#D3B191

Elusive Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Elusive Dawn have?
Elusive Dawn by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elusive Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elusive Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elusive Dawn are Classic Sand by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cashmere Wrap by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Saint Martin Sand by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elusive 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 Elusive Dawn?
Elusive Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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