Coral Dawn 80YR 55/266 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFBB9C, LRV 56 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tan Temptation from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFBB9C · 80YR 55/266
Coral Dawn
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Dawn Technical Profile
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Coral Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coral Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCoral Dawn
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTan Temptation
Tan Temptation
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Neighborly Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sun-Warmed Tile
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fresh Praline
Behr
Nearly identical
Fresh Peach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Petite Peach
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peanut
Valspar
Very similar
Tahitian Dream
Dutch Boy
Very similar
November Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coral Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coral Dawn
#EFBB9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5BA6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coral Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coral 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 Coral 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.
Coral Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coral Dawn have?
Coral 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 Coral Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coral Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Dawn are Tan Temptation by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Neighborly Peach by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sun-Warmed Tile by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coral 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 Coral Dawn?
Coral Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Coral Dawn's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.