Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Muskoka Dusk |
| SKU | CC-6 |
| Hex | #A2898B |
| RGB | 162, 137, 139 |
| HSL | 355°, 12%, 59% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Benjamin Moore Muskoka Dusk
Muskoka Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Muskoka Dusk is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Muskoka Dusk 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 #A2898B in HSL space. Pair Muskoka 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.
Benjamin Moore Muskoka Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Muskoka 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 Benjamin Moore CC-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Muskoka Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Rosaline Pearl swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
Behr's nearest match is Cameo Rose (PPU17-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Muskoka Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Cameo Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
At Valspar, the closest color to Muskoka Dusk is Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Muskoka Dusk is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08). 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 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Smoky Quartz and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Quartz swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
The closest Glidden equivalent of Muskoka Dusk is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Smoky Quartz and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Quartz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Tea Slipper (401-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Muskoka Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Tea Slipper swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Muskoka Dusk. The nearest is Cocoa Berrie (HGSW 3024) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cocoa Berrie swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Muskoka Dusk is Ash Hollow (DE6046) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Hollow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Muskoka Dusk. The nearest is Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Muskoka Dusk. The nearest is Lover's Tryst (0099) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lover's Tryst swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Muskoka Dusk
At Rodda, the closest color to Muskoka Dusk is Reimagined (R116) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reimagined swatch →