Garden Dawn DE5616 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F1F8EC, LRV 92 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Unwind from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1F8EC · DE5616
Garden Dawn
92%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Garden Dawn Technical Profile
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Garden Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden 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-EdwardsGarden Dawn
Nearly identical
BehrUnwind
Unwind
Behr
Nearly identical
Elegant Satin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hidden Jade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aloe Essence
PPG
Nearly identical
Sea Cove
Valspar
Very similar
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tint of Mint
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aquarius Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spring Breeze
Kilz
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
Spinach White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Dawn
#F1F8EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7DB581
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden 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 Garden Dawn.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Dawn have?
Garden Dawn by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Garden Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Dawn are Unwind by Behr (a near-identical match), Calcium by Behr (a near-identical match), Winter Glaze by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Garden 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 Garden Dawn?
Garden Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 91.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Dawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.