Desert Dawn DE5162 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF0DF, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Buttermilk from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFF0DF · DE5162
Desert Dawn
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Dawn Technical Profile
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Desert Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert 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-EdwardsDesert Dawn
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSweet Buttermilk
Sweet Buttermilk
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soft Gossamer
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Buttermilk
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Icy Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Adobe White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Carnival Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Night Light
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
Very similar
Crisp Linen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Dawn
#FFF0DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Dawn have?
Desert Dawn 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 Desert Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Dawn are Sweet Buttermilk by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Soft Gossamer by Behr (a near-identical match), Princess Ivory by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert 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 Desert Dawn?
Desert Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.9, 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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Why Desert Dawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.