Desert Twilight 2137-40 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8E8D80, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #8E8D80 · 2137-40
Desert Twilight
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Twilight Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E8D80
RGB142, 141, 128
Estimated LRV26.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Desert Twilight
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Twilight
#8E8D80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Desert Twilight 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Twilight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Twilight are French Clay by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Garden Bench by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Worlds Away by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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