Desert Dawn 1252-3 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EDDBE8, estimated 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.
PPG · #EDDBE8 · 1252-3
Desert Dawn
75%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Desert Dawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDDBE8
RGB237, 219, 232
Estimated LRV74.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#EDDBE8
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#F0DCE8
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Colors That Work With Desert Dawn
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Violet Ash by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Maiden of the Mist by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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