Dusty Gold S260-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D9BB9D, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Terracotta Sand from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9BB9D · S260-3
Dusty Gold
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dusty Gold Technical Profile
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Dusty Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDusty Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTerracotta Sand
Terracotta Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Terra Bella
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Colonial Revival Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crowned One
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lion Cub
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sun Tan
Valspar
Very similar
Tan Suede Gloves
PPG
Very similar
Rustic Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Gold
#D9BB9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty Gold 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 Dusty Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusty Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Gold have?
Dusty Gold by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusty Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Gold are Terracotta Sand by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Terra Bella by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brownstone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusty Gold'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 Dusty Gold?
Dusty Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Dusty Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.