Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Desert Sandstorm |
| SKU | BXC-43 |
| Hex | #B5B09B |
| RGB | 181, 176, 155 |
| HSL | 48°, 15%, 66% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Desert Sandstorm
Desert Sandstorm sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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 Sandstorm 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
18 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Desert Sandstorm 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 #B5B09B in HSL space. Pair Desert Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Sandstorm 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 BXC-43 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Meander (SW 9522), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Sandstorm without repainting risk. See the full Meander swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Desert Sandstorm is Embassy Green (1523) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embassy Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
Valspar's nearest match is Soothing Sage (8004-23C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Sandstorm without repainting risk. See the full Soothing Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Desert Sandstorm is True Khaki (PPG14-27) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
At Glidden, the closest color to Desert Sandstorm is True Khaki (PPG14-27) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Desert Sandstorm is Shale Ridge (421-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Desert Sandstorm is Intertwined (HGSW 3505) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intertwined swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sunbleached Pine (DESS42), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Sandstorm without repainting risk. See the full Sunbleached Pine swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Desert Sandstorm is Renewed (JG-113) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renewed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is French Gray (NO. 18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Sandstorm without repainting risk. See the full French Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Desert Sandstorm is Travertine Path (0345) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Desert Sandstorm. The nearest is Langdon Dove (H0107) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
Rodda's nearest match is Lamb's Ear (R056), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Sandstorm without repainting risk. See the full Lamb's Ear swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Desert Sandstorm is Missing Link (C2-894) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Missing Link swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
Clare has no exact twin of Desert Sandstorm. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Desert Sandstorm is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Desert Sandstorm
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Desert Sandstorm. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →