August Morning DE5283 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFD79D, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Endearment from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFD79D · DE5283
August Morning
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
August Morning Technical Profile
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August Morning in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to August Morning in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAugust Morning
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sEndearment
Endearment
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Whipped Apricot
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ginger Peachy
PPG
Nearly identical
Orange Froth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Endearment
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
September Sun
Behr
Nearly identical
Lil' Bit Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glaze Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sun Salutation
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With August Morning
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
August Morning
#FFD79D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for August Morning
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
August Morning 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
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
August Morning — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does August Morning have?
August Morning by Dunn-Edwards 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 August Morning in your own space before committing.
What colors match August Morning from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to August Morning are Endearment by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Whipped Apricot by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ginger Peachy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting August Morning'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 August Morning?
August Morning has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.3, 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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