Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Adobe Dust |
| SKU | 2175-40 |
| Hex | #D48D6C |
| RGB | 212, 141, 108 |
| HSL | 19°, 55%, 63% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Adobe Dust
Adobe Dust sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Adobe Dust 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
13 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Adobe Dust within Benjamin Moore'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 #D48D6C in HSL space. Pair Adobe Dust 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.
Benjamin Moore Adobe Dust Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Adobe Dust 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 Benjamin Moore 2175-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adobe Dust
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Subdued Sienna (SW 9009), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Adobe Dust without repainting risk. See the full Subdued Sienna swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Adobe Dust
The closest Behr equivalent of Adobe Dust is Balcony Sunset (MQ4-38). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Behr is your counter, order Balcony Sunset and you'll get the same color. See the full Balcony Sunset swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Adobe Dust
Valspar's nearest match is Laredo (2004-5C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.3 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Adobe Dust without repainting risk. See the full Laredo swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Adobe Dust
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cinnamon Brandy (PPG1199-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Adobe Dust without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Brandy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Adobe Dust
Glidden's nearest match is Cinnamon Brandy (PPG1199-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Adobe Dust without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Brandy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Adobe Dust
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Adobe Dust. The nearest is Pretty Things (207-4DB) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pretty Things swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adobe Dust
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Adobe Dust. The nearest is Studio Copper (HGSW 2104) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Studio Copper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Adobe Dust
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bronzed Orange (DE5179), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Adobe Dust without repainting risk. See the full Bronzed Orange swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Adobe Dust
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Adobe Dust is Menagerie (NO. 63) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Menagerie swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Adobe Dust
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Adobe Dust. The nearest is Sunny Horizon (1018) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunny Horizon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Adobe Dust
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Adobe Dust. The nearest is Peanut Brittle (1010) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peanut Brittle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Adobe Dust
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Adobe Dust. The nearest is Calliope (C2-557) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calliope swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Adobe Dust
Kompozit has no exact twin of Adobe Dust. The nearest is Peanut Brittle (1010) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peanut Brittle swatch →