Desert Night ECC-64-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5F727A, LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Harbor from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5F727A · ECC-64-3
Desert Night
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Desert Night Technical Profile
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Desert Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDesert Night
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWinter Harbor
Winter Harbor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deep Charcoal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Winter Harbor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Superstition
PPG
Nearly identical
Smoky Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Relaxed Navy
Valspar
Very similar
Moody Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Whale'S Tail
Dutch Boy
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Night
#5F727A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E789E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Night Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Desert Night.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Night have?
Desert Night by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Night are Winter Harbor by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Blue Spruce by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deep Charcoal by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Night'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 Night?
Desert Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Night's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.