Desert Sandstorm BXC-43 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B5B09B, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stepping Stone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5B09B · BXC-43
Desert Sandstorm
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Sandstorm Technical Profile
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Desert Sandstorm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Sandstorm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDesert Sandstorm
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStepping Stone
Stepping Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Chimayo Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Svelte Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soothing Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cheyenne Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shale Ridge
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Historic Shade
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Khaki
Kilz
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Sandstorm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Sandstorm
#B5B09B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Sandstorm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm.
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 Sandstorm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Sandstorm have?
Desert Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Sandstorm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Sandstorm are Stepping Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), French Gray by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Chimayo Sage by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Sandstorm'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 Sandstorm?
Desert Sandstorm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Sandstorm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.