Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Desert Dawn |
| SKU | 50YR 44/287 |
| Hex | #EDDBE8 |
| RGB | 237, 219, 232 |
| HSL | 317°, 33%, 89% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Desert Dawn
Desert Dawn sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Desert Dawn is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Desert 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 #EDDBE8 in HSL space. Pair Desert 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 Desert Dawn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert 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 50YR 44/287 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Dawn
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Desert Dawn is Spangle (SW 6834) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 73 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spangle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desert Dawn
At Behr, the closest color to Desert Dawn is Razzberry Fizz (N120-2) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 73 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Razzberry Fizz swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Dawn
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Desert Dawn. The nearest is Sugarplum (1394) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 73 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sugarplum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Dawn
At Valspar, the closest color to Desert Dawn is Sea Urchin (V001-1) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 75 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Urchin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Dawn
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Desert Dawn is Desert Dawn (PPG1252-3). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 74 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Desert Dawn and you'll get the same color. See the full Desert Dawn swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Dawn
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Desert Dawn is Misted Plum (145-1DB) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 75 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misted Plum swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Dawn
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Desert Dawn is Matte Purple (HGSW 1437) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 73 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Matte Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert Dawn
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Desert Dawn. The nearest is Lingering Lilac (DE5959) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 70 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lingering Lilac swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Desert Dawn
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dawn — the nearest deck color, Chime Gray (JG-119), is clearly different (ΔE 14.47). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 44/287 instead. See the full Chime Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Dawn
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dawn — the nearest deck color, Great White (NO. 2006), is clearly different (ΔE 9.78). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 44/287 instead. See the full Great White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Dawn
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Desert Dawn is Violet Ash (1181). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 75 vs 44). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Violet Ash and you'll get the same color. See the full Violet Ash swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Dawn
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Desert Dawn is Violet Ash (1181). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 75 vs 44). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Violet Ash and you'll get the same color. See the full Violet Ash swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert Dawn
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dawn — the nearest deck color, Urban Calm (R031), is clearly different (ΔE 12.58). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 44/287 instead. See the full Urban Calm swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Dawn
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dawn — the nearest deck color, Hush (C2-803), is clearly different (ΔE 9.5). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 44/287 instead. See the full Hush swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Desert Dawn
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dawn — the nearest deck color, Baby Soft (PNT100-LT-25), is clearly different (ΔE 7.5). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 44/287 instead. See the full Baby Soft swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Desert Dawn
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dawn — the nearest deck color, Ellie (ELLIE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.56). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 44/287 instead. See the full Ellie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Desert Dawn
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dawn — the nearest deck color, Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE), is clearly different (ΔE 20.51). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 44/287 instead. See the full Old Ochre swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Desert Dawn
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dawn — the nearest deck color, Jane (BD-JA), is clearly different (ΔE 14.97). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 44/287 instead. See the full Jane swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Desert Dawn
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dawn — the nearest deck color, Blush Pink (285142), is clearly different (ΔE 6.81). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YR 44/287 instead. See the full Blush Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Dawn
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Desert Dawn is Violet Ash (1181). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 76 vs 44). If Kompozit is your counter, order Violet Ash and you'll get the same color. See the full Violet Ash swatch →