ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dusty Road (CC-310) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 64. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Natural Tan (SW 7567), Farrow & Ball Stirabout (No.300) and Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 64.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DED0C0 |
| RGB | 222, 208, 192 |
| HSL | 32°, 31%, 81% |
About Dusty Road
Dusty Road (CC-310) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 64, Dusty Road has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dusty Road's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Tucson Winds (1024); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dusty Road changes with the light
Dusty Road 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.
North-facing rooms
Dusty Road's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dusty Road 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 Dusty Road close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dusty Road will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dusty Road in real homes
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Dusty Road 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
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Canvas Tan (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Joa's White (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dusty Road questions
What undertone does Dusty Road have?
Dusty Road has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dusty Road's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dusty Road a light or dark color?
Dusty Road has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Dusty Road has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Dusty Road in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Natural Tan SW 7567 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Stirabout No.300 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Spanish Sand OR-W07 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dusty Road?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dusty Road's undertone.
Where does Dusty Road work best?
Dusty Road works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 64, Dusty Road has visible color without darkening a room much.
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