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PPG Dusky Dawn

PPG1005-1 · #E5E2E0 · LRV ~76.4

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Gray Shimmer (~99% proximity)

Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) is a true off-white from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 76.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Gray Shimmer (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Dusky Dawn in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

76.4 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Dusky Dawn in other brands?

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