Sequoia Dusk
700B-6 · #66444D · LRV 7 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Sequoia Dusk, Really?
Sequoia Dusk reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr 700B-6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sequoia Dusk
Sequoia Dusk earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Sequoia Dusk
At LRV 7, Sequoia Dusk is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its magenta 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Sequoia Dusk are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 700B-6 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Deep MaroonSW 72 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.2 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Bordeaux Red1365 · Benjamin Moore | 2.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Purple Earth1004-7A · Valspar | 4.1 | 7.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Enchanting EggplantPPG13-07 · PPG / Glidden | 3.5 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Chocolate EclairPPG1054-7 · Glidden | 4.3 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Aged Beauty401-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.4 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Sequoia Dusk within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #66444D in HSL space. Pair Sequoia Dusk with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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