Distant Dusk DEGR46 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #ABA8A1, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downtown Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ABA8A1 · DEGR46
Distant Dusk
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Distant Dusk Technical Profile
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Distant Dusk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Distant Dusk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDistant Dusk
Nearly identical
BehrDowntown Gray
Downtown Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Kalispell
PPG
Nearly identical
Dorian Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rocky Bluffs
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cape May Cobblestone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ashford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shark Fin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Weatherworn Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Distant Dusk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Distant Dusk
#ABA8A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Distant Dusk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Distant Dusk 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 Distant Dusk.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Distant Dusk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Distant Dusk have?
Distant Dusk by Dunn-Edwards 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 Distant Dusk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Distant Dusk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Distant Dusk are Downtown Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Kalispell by PPG (a near-identical match), Dorian Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Distant Dusk'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 Distant Dusk?
Distant Dusk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Distant Dusk's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.