Colorado Dawn RB190-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #DDDCE9, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dulcinea from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDDCE9 · RB190-01
Colorado Dawn
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Colorado Dawn Technical Profile
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Colorado Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Colorado Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzColorado Dawn
Nearly identical
ValsparDulcinea
Dulcinea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Iced Amethyst
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Eyeshadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flor Lila
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Orchid
PPG
Nearly identical
Icy Lavender
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Eyeshadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lavender Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Colorado Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colorado Dawn
#DDDCE9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colorado Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colorado 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Colorado Dawn.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Colorado Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colorado Dawn have?
Colorado Dawn by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Colorado Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Colorado Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colorado Dawn are Dulcinea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Iced Amethyst by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lilac Whisper by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Colorado 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 Colorado Dawn?
Colorado Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.4, 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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