Desert Gray DEC760 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B8A487, 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.
Ref. #B8A487 · DEC760
Desert Gray
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Gray Technical Profile
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Desert Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDesert Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBrush Beige
Brush Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country Cork
Behr
Nearly identical
Antelope
PPG
Nearly identical
Towrope
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Outerbanks
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Au Lait Ole
Valspar
Nearly identical
Highlight
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
3am Latte
Vista Paint
Very similar
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Gray
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
Pure 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
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Desert Gray.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Gray are Brush Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Country Cork by Behr (a near-identical match), Antelope by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.