Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Nairobi Dusk |
| SKU | PPU3-10 |
| Hex | #D9A788 |
| RGB | 217, 167, 136 |
| HSL | 23°, 52%, 69% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Nairobi Dusk
Nairobi Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Nairobi Dusk is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 orange 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
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Nairobi 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 #D9A788 in HSL space. Pair Nairobi 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 Nairobi Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nairobi 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 PPU3-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Windswept Canyon (SW 9010), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nairobi Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Windswept Canyon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Casabella (102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nairobi Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Casabella swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
At Valspar, the closest color to Nairobi Dusk is Arizona Dust (2003-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arizona Dust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Nairobi Dusk is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Clay Fire and you'll get the same color. See the full Clay Fire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
The closest Glidden equivalent of Nairobi Dusk is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Clay Fire and you'll get the same color. See the full Clay Fire swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Nairobi Dusk is Wholesome Peach (309-4DB). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Wholesome Peach and you'll get the same color. See the full Wholesome Peach swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Orange Patina (HGSW 2105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nairobi Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Orange Patina swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Nairobi Dusk. The nearest is Cliff Brown (DEC711) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cliff Brown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Nairobi Dusk is Fowler Pink (NO. 39). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Fowler Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Fowler Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Nairobi Dusk. The nearest is Sweet Sue (1003) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Nairobi Dusk is Sweet Sue (1003) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Nairobi Dusk is Sweet Potato (C2-559) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Potato swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Nairobi Dusk is Pixie (PIXIE) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nairobi Dusk
At Kompozit, the closest color to Nairobi Dusk is Sweet Sue (1003) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →