Desert Dune 1023-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B5AB9C, estimated 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.
PPG · #B5AB9C · 1023-4
Desert Dune
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Dune Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5AB9C
RGB181, 171, 156
Estimated LRV41.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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#B5AB9A
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Colors That Work With Desert Dune
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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
Digital 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
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Dune from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Dune are Marshy Habitat by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Langdon Dove by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Langdon Dove by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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