Valspar

Dawns Early Light

T641

Dawns Early Light is a pale cool gray with a blue cast. It feels clean and quiet. Dawns Early Light belongs in bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry rooms that receive enough warmth from flooring or lighting.

In north-facing spaces, it may feel chilly. Add warm white trim, natural oak, or soft beige textiles to steady the palette. Watch Dawns Early Light after sunset, when undertones usually get stronger.

Brand

Valspar

Code

T641

Collection

The Classic Collection

Dawns Early Light in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Dawns Early Light under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Dawns Early Light under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

210°

Blue Family

Lightness

85%

Light

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

68.4
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#d4d8dc
RGB Decimal
212, 216, 220
RGB Percent
83.1%, 84.7%, 86.3%
HSL
210.0, 10.3%, 84.7%
HSV
210.0, 3.6%, 86.3%
CMYK
3.6%, 1.8%, 0.0%, 13.7%
YIQ
215.3, -3.7, 0.4
XYZ
64.63, 68.28, 77.48
CIE Lab
86.14, -0.61, -2.45
CIE Luv
86.14, -2.45, -3.63
Hunter Lab
82.63, -0.60, -2.44
Decimal
13949148

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes