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Dunn-Edwards Desert Dawn

DE5162 · #FFF0DF · LRV 88.9

Compare with other brands: Behr White Grapefruit is a 98% match

Desert Dawn (DE5162) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 88.9 (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 match in another brand is Behr White Grapefruit (98% match).

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LRV

88.9 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5162

HEX

#FFF0DF

RGB

255, 240, 223

HSL

32°, 100%, 94%

Family

Whites

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Desert Dawn FAQ

What undertone does Desert Dawn have?

Desert Dawn is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Desert Dawn?

Desert Dawn has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 88.9 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.

What is the closest match to Desert Dawn in other brands?

Behr: White Grapefruit (P230-1), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Adobe White (2166-70), 98%; Valspar: Pignoli (V013-1), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Honied White (SW 7106), 95%; PPG: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), 94%; Glidden: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Medici Ivory (HGSW7558), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Desert Dawn?

The HEX code of Desert Dawn (DE5162) is #FFF0DF, RGB 255, 240, 223. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.