Adobe Dusk
M145 · #BF6F3A · LRV 22.8 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Burnt Cinnamon9
- 2Rookwood Terra Cotta14
- 3Adobe Dusk22.8
- 4Caramelized35
- 5Venetian Plaster42
What Color Is Adobe Dusk, Really?
Adobe Dusk reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar M145 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Adobe Dusk
Adobe Dusk works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes Adobe Dusk
With an LRV of 22.8, Adobe Dusk is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Adobe Dusk are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar M145 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | YamSW 6643 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 23 | Color page → |
| Behr | Chai Spice260D-6 · Behr | 1.8 | 21 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Peruvian ChiliCSP-1100 · Benjamin Moore | 1.1 | 23 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Lucky PennyPPG1201-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.4 | 23 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Lucky PennyPPG1201-7 · Glidden | 1.2 | 22 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Rhythm Orange209-6DB · Dutch Boy | 1.9 | 23 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Adobe Dusk within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BF6F3A in HSL space. Pair Adobe Dusk with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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