January Dawn 1165-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFE2E5, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver City from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFE2E5 · 1165-1
January Dawn
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
January Dawn Technical Profile
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January Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to January Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGJanuary Dawn
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSilver City
Silver City
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Seattle Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Etched Glass
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Iris
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mais Oui
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sarah Rae
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With January Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
January Dawn
#DFE2E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for January Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
January 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 January 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.
January Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does January Dawn have?
January 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 January Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match January Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to January Dawn are Silver City by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Seattle Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wind Blown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting January 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 January Dawn?
January Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.7, 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 January Dawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.