Nairobi Dusk PPU3-10 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D9A788, LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clay Fire from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9A788 · PPU3-10
Nairobi Dusk
44%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nairobi Dusk Technical Profile
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Nairobi Dusk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nairobi Dusk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNairobi Dusk
Nearly identical
PPGClay Fire
Clay Fire
PPG
Nearly identical
Wholesome Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Perfect Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Windswept Canyon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Milk and Honey
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bedtime Story
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bedtime Story
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spiced Nectarine
Kilz
Very similar
Soft Leather
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nairobi Dusk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nairobi Dusk
#D9A788
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9B179
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nairobi Dusk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nairobi Dusk 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 Nairobi Dusk.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nairobi Dusk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nairobi Dusk have?
Nairobi Dusk by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Nairobi Dusk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nairobi Dusk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nairobi Dusk are Clay Fire by PPG (a near-identical match), Wholesome Peach by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cozy Melon by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nairobi 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 Nairobi Dusk?
Nairobi Dusk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.2, 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 Nairobi Dusk's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.