Rose Dawn PPL-12 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F3EDEB, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Essence from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3EDEB · PPL-12
Rose Dawn
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rose Dawn Technical Profile
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Rose Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rose Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRose Dawn
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePink Essence
Pink Essence
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Baby's Breath
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Little Pinky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Love Bird
PPG
Nearly identical
Little Pinky
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sugarcane Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blushing White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ibis White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bonnet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rose Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rose Dawn
#F3EDEB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rose Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rose 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Rose Dawn.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rose Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rose Dawn have?
Rose 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 Rose Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rose Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rose Dawn are Pink Essence by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Baby's Breath by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Little Pinky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rose 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 Rose Dawn?
Rose Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rose Dawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.