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Baja Dunes

997 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 41 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Baja Dunes (997) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 41. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Perfect Greige (SW 6073), Farrow & Ball Jitney (No.293) and Behr Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).

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Walls:Baja Dunes

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyGray
LRV41.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#B7AA9A
RGB183, 170, 154
HSL33°, 17%, 66%

About Baja Dunes

Baja Dunes (997) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 41, Baja Dunes has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baja Dunes's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Rocky Road (CC-470); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Baja Dunes changes with the light

Baja Dunes has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.

N

North-facing rooms

Baja Dunes's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Baja Dunes will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

Bright south light shows Baja Dunes close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.

W

West-facing rooms

Baja Dunes will glow warmer in the late afternoon.

See Baja Dunes in real homes

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Baja Dunes equivalents in other brands

The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.

Sherwin-Williams

Perfect Greige SW 6073

Very close · ΔE 1.7

Also close: Balanced Beige (ΔE 2.3)

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Farrow & Ball

Jitney No.293

Close · ΔE 2.5

Also close: Light Gray (ΔE 2.9)

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Behr

Mesa Taupe PPU5-14

Very close · ΔE 1.8

Also close: Perfect Taupe (ΔE 2.4)

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Baja Dunes questions

What undertone does Baja Dunes have?

Baja Dunes has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baja Dunes's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Baja Dunes a light or dark color?

Baja Dunes has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Baja Dunes has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Baja Dunes in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Greige SW 6073 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Jitney No.293 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Baja Dunes?

Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baja Dunes's undertone.

Where does Baja Dunes work best?

Baja Dunes works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 41, Baja Dunes has visible color without darkening a room much.

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