Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Desert Gray |
| SKU | DEC760 |
| Hex | #B8A487 |
| RGB | 184, 164, 135 |
| HSL | 36°, 26%, 63% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Desert Gray
Desert Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Desert Gray 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
16 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Desert Gray within Dunn-Edwards'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 #B8A487 in HSL space. Pair Desert Gray 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.
Dunn-Edwards Desert Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Gray 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 Dunn-Edwards DEC760 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Outerbanks (SW 7534), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Gray without repainting risk. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desert Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of Desert Gray is Gobi Tan (UL170-4). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36). If Behr is your counter, order Gobi Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Gobi Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Gray
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Desert Gray is Brush Beige (CW-125). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Brush Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Brush Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Gray
Valspar has no exact twin of Desert Gray. The nearest is Puppy Love (V131-4) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.6 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Puppy Love swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Desert Gray is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desert Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Desert Gray is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Towrope (417-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Gray without repainting risk. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Outerbanks (HGSW 3454), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Gray without repainting risk. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Desert Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Desert Gray. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Desert Gray is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Desert Gray is Palmyra Tan (H112) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palmyra Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Gray without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Sisal (CA095), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sisal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Thatch (C2-827), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Gray without repainting risk. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Desert Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Desert Gray. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Gray without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →