Desert Dusk by Behr paint color
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Ref. #AD9A91 · ECC-61-1

Desert Dusk

34%LRV Value
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Desert Dusk ECC-61-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AD9A91, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Open Road from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Desert Dusk Technical Profile

HEX Code#AD9A91
RGB173, 154, 145
LRV34.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Desert Dusk in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Desert Dusk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrDesert Dusk
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOpen Road

Open Road

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Wool Coat

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mourning Dove

PPG

Nearly identical

Bidwell Brown

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Truly Taupe

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Seaside Sand

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Cozy Cover

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Gray Stone

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Meadow Mauve

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Desert Dusk

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Desert Dusk

#AD9A91

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA685

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Desert Dusk

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Free Wheeling

Complement

Whiskful

Desert Dusk Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Warm Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hemisphere

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Desert Dusk.

Rustic Taupe

Behr · N200-4

#A79C93

Antique Mauve

Behr · PMD-53

#AB9998

Jackal

Behr · T12-12

#A9A093

Stepping Stones

Behr · PWL-85

#B2A18C

Rich Taupe

Behr · PMD-77

#B39C89

Fretwire

Behr · T11-7

#B2A490

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Desert Dusk — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Desert Dusk have?
Desert Dusk by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Dusk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Dusk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Dusk are Open Road by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wool Coat by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mourning Dove by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Dusk's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Desert Dusk?
Desert Dusk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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