Desert Twilight by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #8E8D80 · 2137-40

Desert Twilight

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Desert Twilight 2137-40 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8E8D80, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Clay from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Desert Twilight Technical Profile

HEX Code#8E8D80
RGB142, 141, 128
LRV26.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Desert Twilight in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Desert Twilight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreDesert Twilight
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFrench Clay

French Clay

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Worlds Away

Valspar

Nearly identical

Stone Creek

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Compass

Behr

Very similar

Cornwall Slate

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Meander

PPG

Very similar

Stone Grey

RAL

Very similar

Everlasting Sage

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Treron

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Smoky Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lost Space

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Desert Twilight

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Desert Twilight

#8E8D80

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9CAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Desert Twilight

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Big Apple

Complement

Serious Gray

Desert Twilight Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Golden Retriever

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Desert Twilight — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Desert Twilight have?
Desert Twilight by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Twilight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Twilight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Twilight are French Clay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Garden Bench by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Worlds Away by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Twilight'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 Twilight?
Desert Twilight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.4, 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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