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PPG Dusky Dawn

PPG1005-1 · #E5E2E0 · LRV 76.4

Compare with other brands: Valspar Gray Shimmer is a 99% match

Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) is a true off-white from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 76.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Gray Shimmer (99% match).

Compare Dusky Dawn with other brands

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LRV

76.4 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

PPG1005-1

HEX

#E5E2E0

RGB

229, 226, 224

HSL

24°, 9%, 89%

Family

Off-whites

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Dusky Dawn FAQ

What undertone does Dusky Dawn have?

Dusky Dawn has no strong undertone: it reads as a true off-white. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Dusky Dawn?

Dusky Dawn has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 76.4 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 Dusky Dawn in other brands?

Valspar: Gray Shimmer (7004-9), 99%; Glidden: Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1), 99%; Benjamin Moore: American White (2112-70), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Cold Morning (DE6365), 97%; Behr: Ambience White (PR-W8), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Ghosted (SW 9545), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Strong White (No. 2001), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ice Cube (HGSW6252), 97%. 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 Dusky Dawn?

The HEX code of Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) is #E5E2E0, RGB 229, 226, 224. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.