Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Desert Dune |
| SKU | PPG1023-4 |
| Hex | #B5AA9C |
| RGB | 181, 170, 156 |
| HSL | 34°, 14%, 66% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / 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 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Desert Dune within PPG / 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 #B5AA9C 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.
PPG / 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 PPG / 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
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Perfect Greige (SW 6073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). 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 Perfect Greige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desert Dune
At Behr, the closest color to Desert Dune is Terrace Taupe (PPF-33) — very close at ΔE 2.29, 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 Terrace Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Dune
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Evening Gown (CSP-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). 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 Evening Gown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Dune
Valspar's nearest match is Koala (8005-8D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). 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 Koala swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desert Dune
The closest 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 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 3.05, 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Perfect Greige (HGSW 2475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). 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 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 3.12, 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 Rustic Oak (JG-110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). 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 Rustic Oak 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 3.03, 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
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Desert Dune is Salem Clay (H107) — very close at ΔE 2.37, 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 Salem Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Dune
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Langdon Dove (H0107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). 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 Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert Dune
Rodda's nearest match is Stone (CA080), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). 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 2.01, 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Dune
At Kompozit, the closest color to Desert Dune is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.72, 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 →