Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Brick Dust |
| SKU | 170F-5 |
| Hex | #B68790 |
| RGB | 182, 135, 144 |
| HSL | 349°, 24%, 62% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Brick Dust
Brick Dust sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Brick Dust is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Brick Dust within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B68790 in HSL space. Pair Brick Dust with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Brick Dust Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brick Dust from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 170F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brick Dust
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Brick Dust is Audrey's Blush (SW 9001) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Audrey's Blush swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Brick Dust
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Brick Dust is Rosewood (2082-40) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosewood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Brick Dust
Valspar has no exact twin of Brick Dust. The nearest is Twice Shy (V079-4) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.5 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twice Shy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Brick Dust
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Brick Dust is Keepsake Rose (PPG1045-5) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Keepsake Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Brick Dust
Glidden's nearest match is Vintage Rouge Red (70RR 28/186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Brick Dust without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Rouge Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Brick Dust
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Brick Dust is Mystical Mauve (347-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystical Mauve swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brick Dust
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Brick Dust is Plumeria Blossom (HGSW 2024) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plumeria Blossom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brick Dust
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Brick Dust. The nearest is Rennie's Rose (DET415) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rennie's Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Brick Dust
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Punch of Pink (0113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Brick Dust without repainting risk. See the full Punch of Pink swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brick Dust
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Punch of Pink (0113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Brick Dust without repainting risk. See the full Punch of Pink swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Brick Dust
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Brick Dust is Bel Ange Rose (C2-511) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bel Ange Rose swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brick Dust
Kompozit's nearest match is Punch of Pink (0113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Brick Dust without repainting risk. See the full Punch of Pink swatch →