Dogwood DEW303 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FAEAE2, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is First Love from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAEAE2 · DEW303
Dogwood
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dogwood Technical Profile
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Dogwood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dogwood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDogwood
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFirst Love
First Love
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Morning Blush
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
My Sweetheart
Behr
Nearly identical
Blanched Coral
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Light Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Adobe Blush
Valspar
Nearly identical
Polo Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vanilla Chai
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dogwood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dogwood
#FAEAE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4B66E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dogwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dogwood 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 Dogwood.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dogwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dogwood have?
Dogwood 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 Dogwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dogwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dogwood are First Love by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Morning Blush by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wink Pink by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dogwood'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 Dogwood?
Dogwood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dogwood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.