Dusty Khaki 45YY 41/181 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BAAE8D, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Metal .02 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BAAE8D · 45YY 41/181
Dusty Khaki
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dusty Khaki Technical Profile
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Dusty Khaki in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty Khaki in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDusty Khaki
Nearly identical
ColorhouseMetal .02
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Bayberry Wax
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fresh Leaf
Valspar
Nearly identical
Speckled Shell
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bayberry Wax
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Kaffir Lime
Behr
Nearly identical
Trail Blazer
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Baby Turtle
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Earthy Ochre
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cumin Seed
Kilz
Very similar
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Khaki
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Khaki
#BAAE8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Dusty Khaki
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty Khaki 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 Khaki.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusty Khaki — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Khaki have?
Dusty Khaki by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusty Khaki in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Khaki from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Khaki are Metal .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Bayberry Wax by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fresh Leaf by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusty Khaki'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 Khaki?
Dusty Khaki has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.6, 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 Dusty Khaki's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.