Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Desert Twilight |
| SKU | 2137-40 |
| Hex | #8D8C7F |
| RGB | 141, 140, 127 |
| HSL | 56°, 6%, 53% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight
Desert Twilight sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Desert Twilight 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
18 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Desert Twilight 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 #8D8C7F in HSL space. Pair Desert Twilight 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 Desert Twilight Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Twilight 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 2137-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Twilight
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Desert Twilight is Alloy (SW 9569) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alloy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desert Twilight
At Behr, the closest color to Desert Twilight is Shady Oak (PPF-43) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shady Oak swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Twilight
At Valspar, the closest color to Desert Twilight is Big Apple (8006-2F) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Apple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Twilight
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Desert Twilight is Meander (PPG1029-5) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meander swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desert Twilight
At Glidden, the closest color to Desert Twilight is Meander (PPG1029-5) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meander swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Twilight
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Desert Twilight. The nearest is Promising Gray (439-4DB) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Promising Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Twilight
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Desert Twilight. The nearest is Dovetail (HGSW 3473) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dovetail swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert Twilight
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Desert Twilight is Highland Country (DEGR39) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Country swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Desert Twilight
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Desert Twilight is Reclaimed Wood (JG-124) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Twilight
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Desert Twilight is Treron (NO. 292) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treron swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Twilight
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Desert Twilight is Greystoke (0575) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greystoke swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Twilight
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Desert Twilight. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert Twilight
Rodda's nearest match is Sea Stone (CA165), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Twilight without repainting risk. See the full Sea Stone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Twilight
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Desert Twilight. The nearest is Houdini (C2-794) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Houdini swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Desert Twilight
Clare has no exact twin of Desert Twilight. The nearest is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Desert Twilight
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Desert Twilight. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Desert Twilight
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Desert Twilight. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Twilight
Kompozit has no exact twin of Desert Twilight. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →