Dusky Dawn 1005-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E5E1DE, 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.
Ref. #E5E1DE · 1005-1
Dusky Dawn
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dusky Dawn Technical Profile
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Dusky Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusky Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDusky Dawn
Nearly identical
ValsparWhite Wool
White Wool
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hampshire Rocks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White Opal
Behr
Nearly identical
Original White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Strong White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Collector'S White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Clytemnestra
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Clytemnestra
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Snow Peak
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tinge Grey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusky Dawn
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Dusky Dawn.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusky Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusky Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Dawn are White Wool by Valspar (a near-identical match), Hampshire Rocks by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), White Opal by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Dusky Dawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.