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Behr Twilight BlushPMD-71 · #B59A9C · LRV 35

Twilight Blush reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr PMD-71 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR TWILIGHT BLUSH
RGB 181, 154, 156LRV 35

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameTwilight Blush
SKUPMD-71
Hex#B59A9C
RGB181, 154, 156
HSL356°, 15%, 66%
LRV35
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyGray
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About Behr Twilight Blush

Twilight Blush sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.

Twilight Blush is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

12 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 71 · #BC9C9E · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 37
SW 6024 · #B89D9A · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 37
SW 6031 · #B6A09A · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 38

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
2103-50 · #BF9F9C · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 38
1264 · #BE999A · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 36
2113-50 · #B1A2A4 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 38

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.85
All gray at Valspar →
1004-8A · #BAA0A7 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 38.1
1003-10A · #AB9795 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 32.8
1006-8A · #BE9695 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 34.8
1002-7C · #AD96A3 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 33.2

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1054-5 · #B39997 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 35
PPG18-05 · #BB9F9C · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 38

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All gray at Glidden →
90RR 36/087 · #B69D9E · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 36
PPG1054-5 · #B39997 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 35
30RR 36/091 · #B59CA6 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 36
PPG1016-5 · #B39B94 · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.33
All gray at Dutch Boy →
401-3DB · #BA9F9D · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 38
347-4DB · #C09EA5 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 39
HGSW 3015 · #B89D9A · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 37
HGSW 6024 · #B89D9A · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 37
HGSW 3025 · #B6A09A · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 38
HGSW 6031 · #B6A09A · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 38

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6032 · #B29E9D · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 34
DE6018 · #BA99A2 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 34
DET403 · #AF9690 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 33

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.47
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 246 · #C2A2A7 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 40

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.37
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0098 · #BF9EA5 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 38
1220 · #B89FAC · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.89
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0098 · #BE9AA2 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 37

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.89
All gray at Kompozit →
0098 · #BE9AA2 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 37

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Twilight Blush within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PMD-34 · LRV 36
HDC-CT-18 · LRV 37
N160-4 · LRV 33
710B-4 · LRV 37
PMD-53 · LRV 34
130F-4 · LRV 35

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B59A9C in HSL space. Pair Twilight Blush with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B59A9C + #9AB5B3
TRIADIC
#B59A9C · #9CB59A · #9A9CB5
ANALOGOUS
#B59AAA · #B59A9C · #B5A69A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.6:1fail
Sample text on black
8.07:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Twilight Blush Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Twilight Blush 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 PMD-71 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twilight Blush

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Twilight Blush is Dressy Rose (SW 6024) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dressy Rose swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Twilight Blush

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Twilight Blush is Mauve Mist (1264) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mauve Mist swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Twilight Blush

Valspar has no exact twin of Twilight Blush. The nearest is Cameo Pink (1006-8A) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.8 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cameo Pink swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Twilight Blush

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tawny Mushroom (PPG1054-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Blush without repainting risk. See the full Tawny Mushroom swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Twilight Blush

Glidden's nearest match is Tawny Mushroom (PPG1054-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Blush without repainting risk. See the full Tawny Mushroom swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Twilight Blush

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Twilight Blush is Rosey Glow (401-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosey Glow swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twilight Blush

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Twilight Blush is Maeve's Mauve (HGSW 3015) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maeve's Mauve swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Twilight Blush

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Twilight Blush is Hazelnut (DE6032) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazelnut swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Twilight Blush

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Twilight Blush is Lockhart (0098) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lockhart swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Twilight Blush

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Twilight Blush. The nearest is Lockhart (0098) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lockhart swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Twilight Blush

Kompozit has no exact twin of Twilight Blush. The nearest is Lockhart (0098) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lockhart swatch →

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