Ref. #F6BC77 · DE5277
Amber Dawn
57%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Dawn Technical Profile
What color is Amber Dawn? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F6BC77. Colors similar to Amber Dawn include Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold, PPG Zing, Sherwin-Williams Papaya. Amber Dawn has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Amber Dawn sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Amber Dawn
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Amber Dawn from other brands?
The closest matches are Soft Marigold by Benjamin Moore (#F1BB78), Zing by PPG (#FBC17B), Papaya by Sherwin-Williams (#EFB97B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Amber Dawn?
Amber Dawn has an LRV of 56.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Amber Dawn's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.