Dogwood DEW303 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FAEAE2, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #FAEAE2 · DEW303
Dogwood
85%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dogwood Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAEAE2
RGB250, 234, 226
Estimated LRV84.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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First Love
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#FBEAE1
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#F9E8DF
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My Sweetheart
Behr
#F8E7DF
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Blanched Coral
Benjamin Moore
#F9EAE1
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Light Silver
Dutch Boy
#FFEEE7
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Adobe Blush
Valspar
#F6E5DC
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#F4E5DD
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#F4E7DD
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#F0E1D8
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Colors That Work With Dogwood
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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
Digital 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
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Dogwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dogwood have?
Dogwood by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Dogwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dogwood are First Love by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Morning Blush by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Wink Pink by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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