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Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight

2137-40 · #8E8D80 · LRV ~26.4

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Incognito (~98% proximity)

Desert Twilight (2137-40) is a dark yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Incognito (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Desert Twilight in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

26.4 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

2137-40

HEX

#8E8D80

RGB

142, 141, 128

HSL

56°, 6%, 53%

Family

Yellows

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Desert Twilight FAQ

What undertone does Desert Twilight have?

Desert Twilight has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Desert Twilight?

Desert Twilight has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Desert Twilight in other brands?

Behr: Incognito (N370-5), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Old Soul (M352), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Stone Creek (DE6278), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Winter Feather (PPG14-06), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Alloy (SW 9569), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cornwall Slate (HGSW9131), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Treron (No. 292), ~94% proximity; PPG: Meander (PPG1029-5), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Desert Twilight?

The HEX code of Desert Twilight (2137-40) is #8E8D80, RGB 142, 141, 128. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.