Dusky Dawn 1005-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5E1DE, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Wool from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E5E1DE · 1005-1
Dusky Dawn
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dusky Dawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5E1DE
RGB229, 225, 222
Estimated LRV75.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Dusky Dawn
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White Wool
Valspar
#E6E2DF
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Hampshire Rocks
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#E6E1DE
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White Opal
Behr
#E6E2DE
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Original White
Sherwin-Williams
#E2DEDB
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Strong White
Farrow & Ball
#E5E0DB
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Kilz
#E9E4E2
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#E8E2E0
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#E7E0DC
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#E0DCDB
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Colors That Work With Dusky Dawn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusky Dawn
#E5E1DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusky Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusky 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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Dusky Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusky Dawn have?
Dusky Dawn by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Dusky Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Dawn are White Wool by Valspar (a close digital match), Hampshire Rocks by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), White Opal by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dusky 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 Dusky Dawn?
Dusky Dawn has a estimated lightness value of 75.8, 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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