Amber Dawn DE5277 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F6BC77, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #F6BC77 · DE5277
Amber Dawn
57%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Dawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#F6BC77
RGB246, 188, 119
Estimated LRV56.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Amber Dawn
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Amber Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Dawn are Soft Marigold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Zing by PPG (a close digital match), Papaya by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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