Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Desert Dusk |
| SKU | ECC-61-1 |
| Hex | #AD9A91 |
| RGB | 173, 154, 145 |
| HSL | 19°, 15%, 62% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Desert Dusk
Desert Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Desert Dusk is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Desert Dusk 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 #AD9A91 in HSL space. Pair Desert Dusk 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 Desert Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Dusk 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 ECC-61-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Dusk
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Desert Dusk. The nearest is Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Threshold Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Dusk
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Desert Dusk is Creekbed (1006) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Creekbed swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Dusk
Valspar's nearest match is Wool Coat (1002-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.9 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Wool Coat swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Dusk
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Desert Dusk is Iris Mauve (PPG1016-5) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iris Mauve swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desert Dusk
Glidden's nearest match is Mourning Dove (60YR 35/083), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Mourning Dove swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Dusk
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Desert Dusk is Gray Stone (406-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Dusk
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Desert Dusk is Truly Taupe (HGSW 3435) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert Dusk
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bidwell Brown (DET698), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Bidwell Brown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Dusk
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Desert Dusk is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Dusk
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Desert Dusk. The nearest is Hopedale Beige (H121) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert Dusk
Rodda has no exact twin of Desert Dusk. The nearest is Agate (CA064) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Agate swatch →