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Benjamin Moore Early Dawn
338 · #FAF1BB · LRV ~86.8
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Gentle Yellow (~97% proximity)Early Dawn (338) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 86.8 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Gentle Yellow (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Early Dawn in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
86.8 · Very light
Temperature
Warm
Code
338
HEX
#FAF1BB
RGB
250, 241, 187
HSL
51°, 86%, 86%
Family
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Early Dawn FAQ
What is the LRV of Early Dawn?
Early Dawn has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 86.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Early Dawn in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Gentle Yellow (DE5421), ~97% proximity; PPG: Butter (PPG1213-3), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Butter (PPG1213-3), ~96% proximity; Behr: Invigorating (P340-2), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Icy Lemonade (SW 1667), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Chia (V020-1), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moonraker (HGSW6701), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~85% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Early Dawn?
The HEX code of Early Dawn (338) is #FAF1BB, RGB 250, 241, 187. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.