Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Colorado Dawn |
| SKU | 90YR 49/382 |
| Hex | #EEB17C |
| RGB | 238, 177, 124 |
| HSL | 28°, 77%, 71% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Glidden Colorado Dawn
Colorado Dawn sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Colorado Dawn is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Colorado Dawn within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #EEB17C in HSL space. Pair Colorado Dawn with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Colorado Dawn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Colorado Dawn from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 90YR 49/382 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Colorado Dawn is Exciting Orange (SW 6647). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Exciting Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Exciting Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
At Behr, the closest color to Colorado Dawn is Terra Sol (QE-20) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terra Sol swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Colorado Dawn is Hugs & Kisses (097) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hugs & Kisses swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
At Valspar, the closest color to Colorado Dawn is Spun Gold (3001-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51.8 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spun Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Colorado Dawn is Orange Marmalade (PPG1197-5) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Marmalade swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Colorado Dawn is Anise Orange (HGSW 1135) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anise Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rusty Orange (DE5248), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Colorado Dawn without repainting risk. See the full Rusty Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Colorado Dawn is Taste of Summer (0982). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Taste of Summer and you'll get the same color. See the full Taste of Summer swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Taste of Summer (0982), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Colorado Dawn without repainting risk. See the full Taste of Summer swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
Rodda has no exact twin of Colorado Dawn. The nearest is Amber (CA132) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amber swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Colorado Dawn
Kompozit's nearest match is Taste of Summer (0982), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Colorado Dawn without repainting risk. See the full Taste of Summer swatch →