Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Dusty Khaki |
| SKU | 45YY 41/181 |
| Hex | #BAAE8D |
| RGB | 186, 174, 141 |
| HSL | 44°, 25%, 64% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Dusty Khaki
Dusty Khaki 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.
Dusty Khaki 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 Dusty Khaki 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 #BAAE8D in HSL space. Pair Dusty Khaki 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 Dusty Khaki Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty Khaki 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 45YY 41/181 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Earthy Ochre (SW 9532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Ochre swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
Behr's nearest match is Kaffir Lime (PPU8-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Kaffir Lime swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dusty Khaki is Oak Ridge (235) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Ridge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
At Valspar, the closest color to Dusty Khaki is Green Willow (V096-3) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Willow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Khaki is Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rock Cliffs swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Speckled Shell (323-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dusty Khaki is Koi Pond (HGSW 7727) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dusty Khaki is Bamboo Screen (DE6193) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo Screen swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Khaki — the nearest deck color, Seasonal (JG-51), is clearly different (ΔE 6.22). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 45YY 41/181 instead. See the full Seasonal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dusty Khaki is Stone White (NO. 11) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Travertine Path (0345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dusty Khaki is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 3.11, 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 Olive Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
Rodda's nearest match is Artichoke (CA160), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Artichoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Dusty Khaki is Switch (C2-667). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Switch and you'll get the same color. See the full Switch swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Khaki — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 8.31). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 45YY 41/181 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dusty Khaki is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Dusty Khaki is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Khaki — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 8.86). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 45YY 41/181 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Khaki — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 7.02). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 45YY 41/181 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusty Khaki
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dusty Khaki is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 3.11, 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 Olive Gold swatch →