Desert Sage DET505 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #90926F, estimated LRV 28 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twig Basket from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #90926F · DET505
Desert Sage
28%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#90926F
RGB144, 146, 111
Estimated LRV27.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Desert Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Sage
#90926F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Sage 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 Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Sage have?
Desert Sage by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Sage are Twig Basket by Behr (a close digital match), Hemlock by PPG (a close digital match), Hedgerow Olive by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Sage'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 Sage?
Desert Sage has a estimated lightness value of 27.6, 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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Why Desert Sage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.