Daybreak 6008-3A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E5DDC9, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Plain from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5DDC9 · 6008-3A
Daybreak
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Daybreak Technical Profile
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Daybreak in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Daybreak in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDaybreak
Nearly identical
BehrDesert Plain
Desert Plain
Behr
Nearly identical
Navajo White
PPG
Nearly identical
Spring in Aspen
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White Elephant
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jewett White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Polar Bear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Instant Classic
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Paraffin Wax
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Daybreak
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Daybreak
#E5DDC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Daybreak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Daybreak 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Daybreak.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Daybreak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Daybreak have?
Daybreak by Valspar has a neutral 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 Daybreak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Daybreak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daybreak are Desert Plain by Behr (a near-identical match), Abstract White by Behr (a near-identical match), Navajo White by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Daybreak'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 Daybreak?
Daybreak has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Daybreak's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.