Dusty Brick 70RR 23/173 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A6787F, LRV 23 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoke Bush Rose from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6787F · 70RR 23/173
Dusty Brick
23%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dusty Brick Technical Profile
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Dusty Brick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty Brick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDusty Brick
Nearly identical
BehrSmoke Bush Rose
Smoke Bush Rose
Behr
Nearly identical
Lover's Tryst
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Handmade Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rare Find
Vista Paint
Very similar
Autumn Aspen
Kilz
Very similar
Posh Rose
Valspar
Very similar
Audrey's Blush
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Redbluff
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Burgundy Rose
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Brick
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Brick
#A6787F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Brick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty Brick 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 Dusty Brick.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusty Brick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Brick have?
Dusty Brick by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusty Brick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Brick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Brick are Smoke Bush Rose by Behr (a near-identical match), Lover's Tryst by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Handmade Red by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dusty Brick'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 Dusty Brick?
Dusty Brick has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Dusty Brick's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.