Dune Drift QE-12 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B68B71, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skinny Dip from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B68B71 · QE-12
Dune Drift
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dune Drift Technical Profile
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Dune Drift in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dune Drift in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDune Drift
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSkinny Dip
Skinny Dip
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coffee Gelato
Valspar
Nearly identical
Roman Shade
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cappuccino Spice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Renwick Rose Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brighton Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caramel Sugar
PPG
Very similar
Foxtail
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dune Drift
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dune Drift
#B68B71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dune Drift
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dune Drift 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 Dune Drift.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dune Drift — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dune Drift have?
Dune Drift by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dune Drift in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dune Drift from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dune Drift are Skinny Dip by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Maple by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Coffee Gelato by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dune Drift'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 Dune Drift?
Dune Drift has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.6, 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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Related Reading
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 Dune Drift's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.