Amber Dawn DE5277 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F6BC77, LRV 57 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Marigold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6BC77 · DE5277
Amber Dawn
57%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Dawn Technical Profile
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Amber Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAmber Dawn
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSoft Marigold
Soft Marigold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Zing
PPG
Nearly identical
Papaya
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Seville Orange
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mango Tango
Behr
Nearly identical
Peachy Ponderosa
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hayloft
Valspar
Very similar
Pommery Mustard
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mom's Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Dawn
#F6BC77
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CACF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Amber 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.
Amber Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Dawn have?
Amber Dawn by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Amber Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Dawn are Soft Marigold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Zing by PPG (a near-identical match), Papaya by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amber 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 Amber Dawn?
Amber Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Amber Dawn's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.