Desert Dawn 50YR 44/287 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E4A38D, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Key'S Retreat from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4A38D · 50YR 44/287
Desert Dawn
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)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
Dutch BoyKey'S Retreat
Key'S Retreat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sweet Marmalade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Terra
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Terra
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aloha Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Coral Glow
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ember Glow
Kilz
Very similar
Apricotta
Behr
Very similar
Stone Fruit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
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
#E4A38D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFAC73
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 orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange 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 (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 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 Key'S Retreat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sweet Marmalade by Valspar (a near-identical match), Coral Ridge by Valspar (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 44.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Desert Dawn's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.