Dusky Dawn
There is more to PPG Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its greige and white classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#e5e1deLRV
76.00
Dusky Dawn's Color Strip
Dusky Dawn is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1005 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Dusky Dawn in Rooms
Follow Dusky Dawn from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Front Door Photo
Against hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim, Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 76 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
stylish front door featuring Dusky Dawn by PPG
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1 Bedroom Photo
Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) can change noticeably under gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
A boho bedroom painted in Dusky Dawn
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1 Bathroom Photo
Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) can change noticeably under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Dusky Dawn — minimalist bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
1 home office image place Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) in a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort. Its LRV of 76 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
PPG Dusky Dawn in a warm home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Dusky Dawn paint in a traditional dining room
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1 Mudroom Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Dusky Dawn paint in a small mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
The room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm can draw different notes from Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1). The greige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A cozy living room painted in Dusky Dawn
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1 Patio Photo
In an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light, the most interesting quality of Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) may be the way it responds to stone, timber, metal, textiles and greenery. The greige, white hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
warm patio featuring Dusky Dawn by PPG
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1 House Photo
1 house image place Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky. Its LRV of 76 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Dusky Dawn color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Dusky Dawn — vintage kitchen cabinets
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 76 vs 47, Dusky Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 57, Dusky Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
A 5-point LRV gap (81 vs 76) makes Lotus Petal the marginally brighter of the two.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 76), opening up a space where Dusky Dawn encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Dusky Dawn is a pale, warm, sandy gray with a brick undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a comforting bedroom. Pair it with white trim and brighter accents.