Desert Gray DEC760 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B8A487, estimated LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brush Beige from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B8A487 · DEC760
Desert Gray
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8A487
RGB184, 164, 135
Estimated LRV38.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#B7A48B
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Highlight
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Colors That Work With Desert Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Gray
#B8A487
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Gray Room Palettes
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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 Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Gray have?
Desert Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Gray are Brush Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Country Cork by Behr (a close digital match), Antelope by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Gray'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 Gray?
Desert Gray has a estimated lightness value of 38.5, 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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