Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Desert Sage |
| SKU | DET505 |
| Hex | #90926F |
| RGB | 144, 146, 111 |
| HSL | 63°, 14%, 50% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Dunn-Edwards Desert Sage
Desert Sage 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. Its yellow 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 Sage is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Desert Sage 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 #90926F in HSL space. Pair Desert Sage 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 Sage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Sage 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 DET505 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Sage
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Desert Sage. The nearest is Leaflet (SW 9674) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Leaflet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desert Sage
The closest Behr equivalent of Desert Sage is Twig Basket (740D-5). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If Behr is your counter, order Twig Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Twig Basket swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Sage
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Desert Sage is Thayer Green (CSP-825) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thayer Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Sage
Valspar's nearest match is Blanched Thyme (6001-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.9 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Sage without repainting risk. See the full Blanched Thyme swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Sage
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Hemlock (PPG1125-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Sage without repainting risk. See the full Hemlock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desert Sage
Glidden's nearest match is Hemlock (PPG1125-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Sage without repainting risk. See the full Hemlock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Sage
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Desert Sage is Olive (NO. 13) — very close at ΔE 2.46, 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 Olive swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Sage
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Desert Sage. The nearest is Mirrored Willow (0380) at ΔE 4.65 — 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 Mirrored Willow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Sage
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Desert Sage is Green Cast (0409) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Cast swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Sage
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Desert Sage is Savoy Cabbage (BD81) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Savoy Cabbage swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Sage
At Kompozit, the closest color to Desert Sage is Green Cast (0409) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Cast swatch →