Barely Dawn 8507 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F0E6CB, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Knitted Cape from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0E6CB · 8507
Barely Dawn
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barely Dawn Technical Profile
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Barely Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barely Dawn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBarely Dawn
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreKnitted Cape
Knitted Cape
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sphere
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wax Poetic
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
New Harvest Moon
Behr
Nearly identical
Rice Cake
PPG
Nearly identical
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Crafted White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
White Peony
Kilz
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barely Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Dawn
#F0E6CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABBB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barely Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Barely 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.
Barely Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely Dawn have?
Barely Dawn by Vista Paint 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 Barely Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barely Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Dawn are Knitted Cape by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Simply Irresistible by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sphere by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barely 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 Barely Dawn?
Barely Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.4, 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 Barely Dawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.