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.
Ref. #8E8D80 · 2137-40
Desert Twilight
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Twilight Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Desert Twilight.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Twilight's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.