Ref. #F1F8EC · DE5616
Garden Dawn
92%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Garden Dawn Technical Profile
What color is Garden Dawn? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #F1F8EC. Colors similar to Garden Dawn include Behr Calcium, Behr Winter Glaze, Behr Quiet Whisper. Garden Dawn has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 92, Garden Dawn reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Garden Dawn
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Garden Dawn from other brands?
The closest matches are Calcium by Behr (#F5FBED), Winter Glaze by Behr (#ECF4E7), Quiet Whisper by Behr (#F5FAEF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Garden Dawn?
Garden Dawn has an LRV of 91.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.