Pale Dawn 8003 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FBEAD8, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy Orange from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBEAD8 · 8003
Pale Dawn
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Dawn Technical Profile
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Pale Dawn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale 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 PaintPale Dawn
Nearly identical
BehrCreamy Orange
Creamy Orange
Behr
Nearly identical
Poppy Crepe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Amelia Blush
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Subtle Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warm Bread
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Orchid
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Hearted
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Opaline
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Eggwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Dawn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Dawn
#FBEAD8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9CB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Dawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale 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 Pale 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.
Pale Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Dawn have?
Pale 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 Pale Dawn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Dawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Dawn are Creamy Orange by Behr (a near-identical match), Cafe Cream by Behr (a near-identical match), Poppy Crepe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale 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 Pale Dawn?
Pale Dawn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Dawn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.