Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Desert Dusk |
| SKU | ECC-61-1 |
| Hex | #AD9A91 |
| RGB | 173, 154, 145 |
| HSL | 19°, 15%, 62% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Backdrop
Clare
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Dusk
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dusk — the nearest deck color, Coco Malt (C2-796), is clearly different (ΔE 5.04). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-61-1 instead. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Desert Dusk
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dusk — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.22). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-61-1 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Dusk
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dusk — the nearest deck color, Big Spender (0212), is clearly different (ΔE 5.35). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-61-1 instead. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Desert Dusk
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dusk — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 6.3). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-61-1 instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Desert Dusk
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dusk — the nearest deck color, Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), is clearly different (ΔE 12.54). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ECC-61-1 instead. See the full Set In Stone swatch →