Desert at Dusk
M105 · #AE9986 · LRV 33.4 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Anonymous20
- 2Felted Wool28
- 3Desert at Dusk33.4
- 4Revere Pewter55
- 5Agreeable Gray60
What Color Is Desert at Dusk, Really?
Desert at Dusk reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar M105 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Desert at Dusk
Desert at Dusk 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.
How Lighting Changes Desert at Dusk
Desert at Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 33.4, 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.
Most complaints about Desert at 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 M105 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 | Threshold TaupeSW 7501 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.4 | 34 | Color page → |
| Behr | Chic TaupeN230-4 · Behr | 1.8 | 32 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Creekbed1006 · Benjamin Moore | 2.9 | 33 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | DiversionPPG1021-4 · PPG / Glidden | 2.5 | 33 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Khaki Bronze20YY 33/145 · Glidden | 3.1 | 33 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Timber411-4DB · Dutch Boy | 1.4 | 33 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Desert at 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 #AE9986 in HSL space. Pair Desert at Dusk with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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