Desert Dune 1023-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B5AB9C, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marshy Habitat from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5AB9C · 1023-4
Desert Dune
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Dune Technical Profile
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Desert Dune in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Dune in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDesert Dune
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMarshy Habitat
Marshy Habitat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Langdon Dove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pismo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cottage Stone
Kilz
Nearly identical
Illusion
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nantucket Sands
Behr
Nearly identical
Ivory Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hazy Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stucco Relief
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Dune
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Dune
#B5AB9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Dune
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Dune 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Desert Dune.
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 Dune — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Dune have?
Desert Dune by PPG has a neutral 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 Dune in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Dune from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Dune are Marshy Habitat by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Langdon Dove by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Langdon Dove by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Dune'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 Dune?
Desert Dune has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.3, 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 Dune's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.