Glidden Desert Dune
PPG1023-4 · #B5AB9C · LRV 41.4
Compare with other brands: PPG Desert Dune is a 98% matchDesert Dune (PPG1023-4) is a mid-tone beige from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 41.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Desert Dune (98% match).
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LRV
41.4 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1023-4
HEX
#B5AB9C
RGB
181, 171, 156
HSL
36°, 14%, 66%
Family
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Desert Dune FAQ
What undertone does Desert Dune have?
Desert Dune is a mid-tone beige with a moderate yellow undertone. 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 Dune?
Desert Dune has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 41.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Desert Dune in other brands?
PPG: Desert Dune (PPG1023-4), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Baja Dunes (997), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Illusion (SW 9592), 97%; Behr: Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Greige (HGSW6073), 96%; Valspar: Packed Sand (M132), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Well-Crafted (DEGR35), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Hardwick White (No. 5), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Desert Dune?
The HEX code of Desert Dune (PPG1023-4) is #B5AB9C, RGB 181, 171, 156. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.