Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Desert Dune |
| SKU | PPG1023-4 |
| Hex | #B5AB9C |
| RGB | 181, 171, 156 |
| HSL | 36°, 14%, 66% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Desert Dune
Desert Dune sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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 Dune 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Desert Dune within Glidden'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 #B5AB9C in HSL space. Pair Desert Dune 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.
Glidden Desert Dune Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Dune 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 Glidden PPG1023-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Dune
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Desert Dune is Gateway Gray (SW 7644) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gateway Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desert Dune
Behr's nearest match is Terrace Taupe (PPF-33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Dune without repainting risk. See the full Terrace Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Dune
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Baja Dunes (997), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Dune without repainting risk. See the full Baja Dunes swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Dune
Valspar's nearest match is Ivory Brown (6006-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Dune without repainting risk. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Dune
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Desert Dune is Desert Dune (PPG1023-4). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Desert Dune and you'll get the same color. See the full Desert Dune swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Dune
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Desert Dune is Shale Ridge (421-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Dune
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Desert Dune is Perfect Greige (HGSW 2475) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert Dune
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Desert Dune is Shaggy Barked (DEC771) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shaggy Barked swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Desert Dune
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Drawing Room (JG-157), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Dune without repainting risk. See the full Drawing Room swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Dune
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Desert Dune is Hardwick White (NO. 5) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Dune
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Salem Clay (H107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Dune without repainting risk. See the full Salem Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Dune
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Desert Dune is Langdon Dove (H0107). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Langdon Dove and you'll get the same color. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert Dune
Rodda's nearest match is Stone (CA080), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Dune without repainting risk. See the full Stone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Dune
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Desert Dune is Intrigue (C2-812) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Desert Dune
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dune — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 8.11). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1023-4 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Desert Dune
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dune — the nearest deck color, Havana (HAVANA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.37). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1023-4 instead. See the full Havana swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Desert Dune
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dune — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 12.72). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1023-4 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Desert Dune
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dune — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 7.14). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1023-4 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Desert Dune
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Dune — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 8). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1023-4 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Dune
At Kompozit, the closest color to Desert Dune is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →