Desired Dawn 1314 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #D8D7D9, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is London Calling from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8D7D9 · 1314
Desired Dawn
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desired Dawn Technical Profile
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Desired Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desired Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sDesired Dawn
Nearly identical
ValsparLondon Calling
London Calling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Desired Dawn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Snowfield White
PPG
Nearly identical
Smoked Oyster
Behr
Nearly identical
Genesis
Kilz
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
December Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frosted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Slip
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desired Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desired Dawn
#D8D7D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desired Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desired 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
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Desired Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desired Dawn have?
Desired Dawn by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desired Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desired Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desired Dawn are London Calling by Valspar (a near-identical match), Desired Dawn by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), White Palace by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desired 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 Desired Dawn?
Desired Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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