Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Desert at Dusk |
| SKU | M105 |
| Hex | #AE9986 |
| RGB | 174, 153, 134 |
| HSL | 28°, 20%, 60% |
| LRV | 33.4 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar 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.
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.
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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Desert at Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert at Dusk 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 Valspar M105 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Threshold Taupe (SW 7501), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert at Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Threshold Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
Behr's nearest match is Stone Brown (250F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert at Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Stone Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Desert at Dusk is Creekbed (1006) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Creekbed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Desert at Dusk is Diversion (PPG1021-4) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Diversion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
At Glidden, the closest color to Desert at Dusk is Khaki Bronze (20YY 33/145) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Khaki Bronze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Timber (411-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert at Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Timber swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Desert at Dusk. The nearest is Fenland (HGSW 3214) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fenland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Desert at Dusk is Kiln Dried (DET692) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kiln Dried swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Desert at Dusk is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Desert at Dusk is Hopedale Beige (H121). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.4). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Hopedale Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Desert at Dusk is Village Crier (0190). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.4). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Village Crier and you'll get the same color. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
The closest Rodda equivalent of Desert at Dusk is Agate (CA064). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.4). If Rodda is your counter, order Agate and you'll get the same color. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Desert at Dusk is Scout (C2-826) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scout swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Desert at Dusk. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33.4). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
At Backdrop, the closest color to Desert at Dusk is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.4) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert at Dusk
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Desert at Dusk is Village Crier (0190). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33.4). If Kompozit is your counter, order Village Crier and you'll get the same color. See the full Village Crier swatch →