ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dusk to Dawn (1446) is a mid-tone cool gray with a violet undertone and an LRV of 41. For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 41.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B4A9AF |
| RGB | 180, 169, 175 |
| HSL | 327°, 7%, 68% |
About Dusk to Dawn
Dusk to Dawn (1446) is a mid-tone cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 41, Dusk to Dawn has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Dusk to Dawn read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Sanctuary (AF-620); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dusk to Dawn changes with the light
Dusk to Dawn has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Dusk to Dawn has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Dusk to Dawn will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Dusk to Dawn close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dusk to Dawn looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Dusk to Dawn in real homes
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Dusk to Dawn 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Grape Creme (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dusk to Dawn questions
What undertone does Dusk to Dawn have?
Dusk to Dawn has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Dusk to Dawn read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Dusk to Dawn a light or dark color?
Dusk to Dawn has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Dusk to Dawn has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Dusk to Dawn in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Farrow & Ball: Dove Tale No.267 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Behr: Flannel Gray N520-3 (closest available, ΔE 6.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dusk to Dawn?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Dusk to Dawn's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Dusk to Dawn work best?
Dusk to Dawn works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 41, Dusk to Dawn has visible color without darkening a room much.
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