Colorado Dawn 90YR 49/382 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EEB17C, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yucatan from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEB17C · 90YR 49/382
Colorado Dawn
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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 →
PPGColorado Dawn
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsYucatan
Yucatan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Squash Bisque
Behr
Nearly identical
Tomato Bisque
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sirena Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Taste of Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Vista
Kilz
Nearly identical
Beeswax
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Surprise Amber
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vesa Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
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
#EEB17C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8C56A
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Colorado Dawn.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange 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 PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Yucatan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Squash Bisque by Behr (a near-identical match), Rusty Orange by Dunn-Edwards (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 51.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Colorado Dawn's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.