Half Moon Bay Blush DET457 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CDA894, estimated LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mountain Laurel from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #CDA894 · DET457
Half Moon Bay Blush
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Half Moon Bay Blush Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDA894
RGB205, 168, 148
Estimated LRV43.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Half Moon Bay Blush
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Half Moon Bay Blush
#CDA894
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA983
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Half Moon Bay Blush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Half Moon Bay Blush Room Palettes
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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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Half Moon Bay Blush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Half Moon Bay Blush have?
Half Moon Bay Blush by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Half Moon Bay Blush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Half Moon Bay Blush are Mountain Laurel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sombrero Tan by PPG (a close digital match), Beauty and the Beach by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Half Moon Bay Blush'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 Half Moon Bay Blush?
Half Moon Bay Blush has a estimated lightness value of 43.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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