Desert Dawn 1252-3 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EDDBE8, LRV 75 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maiden of the Mist from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDDBE8 · 1252-3
Desert Dawn
75%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Desert Dawn Technical Profile
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Desert Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDesert Dawn
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMaiden of the Mist
Maiden of the Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Violet Ash
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cascadia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Easter Bonnet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Candytuft
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pretty Pink
Behr
Very similar
Soft Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lighthearted Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Dawn
#EDDBE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert 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 Desert Dawn.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Dawn have?
Desert Dawn by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Dawn are Maiden of the Mist by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Violet Ash by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Maiden of the Mist by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert 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 Desert Dawn?
Desert Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Dawn's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.