Desert Sage DET505 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #90926F, 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.
Ref. #90926F · DET505
Desert Sage
28%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Sage Technical Profile
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Desert Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Sage 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 Sage
Nearly identical
BehrTwig Basket
Twig Basket
Behr
Nearly identical
Hemlock
PPG
Nearly identical
Garden of Paradise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Avocado Mask
Kilz
Very similar
Thayer Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Green Cast
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yellow Grey
RAL
Very similar
Port Alice
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lemon Verbena
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jalapeño Tango
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Sage
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Desert Sage.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Sage are Twig Basket by Behr (a near-identical match), Hemlock by PPG (a near-identical match), Hedgerow Olive by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Sage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.