Baja Dunes 997 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B8AB9B, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cottage Stone from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8AB9B · 997
Baja Dunes
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Baja Dunes Technical Profile
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Baja Dunes in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Baja Dunes in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBaja Dunes
Nearly identical
KilzCottage Stone
Cottage Stone
Kilz
Nearly identical
Montauk Sands
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Dune
PPG
Nearly identical
Ivory Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Perfect Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Delicate Honeysweet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Langdon Dove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grayed Pebble
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stanford Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Baja Dunes
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Baja Dunes
#B8AB9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Baja Dunes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Baja Dunes 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Baja Dunes.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Baja Dunes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Baja Dunes have?
Baja Dunes by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Baja Dunes in your own space before committing.
What colors match Baja Dunes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Baja Dunes are Cottage Stone by Kilz (a near-identical match), Montauk Sands by Behr (a near-identical match), Nantucket Sands by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Baja Dunes'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 Baja Dunes?
Baja Dunes has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Baja Dunes's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.