Early Dawn 338 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FBF2BC, LRV 83 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ray of Light from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBF2BC · 338
Early Dawn
83%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Early Dawn Technical Profile
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Early Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Early Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreEarly Dawn
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRay of Light
Ray of Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Freshcut Honeydew
PPG
Nearly identical
Gentle Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Blitz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Summer
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lime Song
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moonlit Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Illuminating
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Early Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Dawn
#FBF2BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9CF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Early Dawn.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Early Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Dawn have?
Early Dawn by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Early Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Early Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Dawn are Ray of Light by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Autumn Valley by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Freshcut Honeydew by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Early 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 Early Dawn?
Early Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Early Dawn's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.