Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dusty Rosewood |
| SKU | UL130-17 |
| Hex | #BFA9A0 |
| RGB | 191, 169, 160 |
| HSL | 17°, 19%, 69% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Dusty Rosewood
Dusty Rosewood sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Dusty Rosewood 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
15 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Dusty Rosewood 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 #BFA9A0 in HSL space. Pair Dusty Rosewood 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 Dusty Rosewood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty Rosewood 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 UL130-17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dusty Rosewood is Chelsea Mauve (SW 2) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chelsea Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Dusty Rosewood is Flax (2098-50). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Flax and you'll get the same color. See the full Flax swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
Valspar's nearest match is Berry Frost (1004-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.5 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Rosewood without repainting risk. See the full Berry Frost swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Rosewood is Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taupe Tapestry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
At Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Rosewood is Council Bluff Tan (90YR 43/101) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Council Bluff Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dusty Rosewood. The nearest is Snuggled (447-2DB) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Snuggled swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dusty Rosewood is Crushed Stone (DE6067) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crushed Stone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Dusty Rosewood. The nearest is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cozy Cover (0140), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Rosewood without repainting risk. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
Rodda has no exact twin of Dusty Rosewood. The nearest is Unity (R129) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Unity swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusty Rosewood
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dusty Rosewood is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havana swatch →