ColorplanBenjamin Moore Early Dawn (338) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 87. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Provence Creme (2021-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 86.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FAF1BB |
| RGB | 250, 241, 187 |
| HSL | 51°, 86%, 86% |
About Early Dawn
Early Dawn (338) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 87, Early Dawn reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Early Dawn's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Banan-Appeal (332); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Early Dawn changes with the light
Early Dawn is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Early Dawn's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Early Dawn will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Early Dawn can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Early Dawn will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Early Dawn in real homes
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Early Dawn equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.7
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.7
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Early Dawn questions
What undertone does Early Dawn have?
Early Dawn has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Early Dawn's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Early Dawn a light or dark color?
Early Dawn has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 87, Early Dawn reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Early Dawn in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (close, ΔE 4.7); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Early Dawn?
Try Provence Creme (2021-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Early Dawn's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Early Dawn work best?
Early Dawn works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 87, Early Dawn reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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