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Glidden Desert Dawn

PPG1252-3 · #EDDBE8 · LRV 74.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Desert Dawn is a 98% match

Desert Dawn (PPG1252-3) is a cool off-white from Glidden with a moderate violet undertone. Its LRV is about 74.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Desert Dawn (98% match).

Compare Desert Dawn with other brands

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LRV

74.5 · Light

Undertone

Violet · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1252-3

HEX

#EDDBE8

RGB

237, 219, 232

HSL

317°, 33%, 89%

Family

Off-whites

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Desert Dawn FAQ

What undertone does Desert Dawn have?

Desert Dawn is a cool off-white with a moderate violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. 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 74.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

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

PPG: Desert Dawn (PPG1252-3), 98%; Valspar: Cascadia (1002-4C), 97%; Behr: Sprinkle (P100-1), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Easter Bonnet (2074-70), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Sheer Lavender (DE5980), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Spangle (SW 6834), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spangle (HGSW6834), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), 82%. 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 (PPG1252-3) is #EDDBE8, RGB 237, 219, 232. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.