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Benjamin Moore Dune Grass 492

Dune Grass

Benjamin Moore

492

About Dune Grass by Benjamin Moore

Dune Grass 492 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 68% and hue near 58° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 68.2%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #dad9be

RGB: 218, 217, 190

Hue58°

Saturation28%

Lightness80%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Dune Grass from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Dune Grass looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Dune Grass 492 a warm or cool color?
Dune Grass by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Dune Grass?
Dune Grass sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 58°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Dune Grass?
Brightness is about 68%. Saturation is around 28%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 80%. Hue is close to 58°. The hex value is #dad9be. The RGB value is 218, 217, 190.
Is Dune Grass better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Dune Grass has brightness around 68%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Dune Grass?
You can match Dune Grass with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Dune Grass work best in a home?
Dune Grass works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Dune Grass compare to a pure white paint?
Dune Grass is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Dune Grass in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Dune Grass in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Dune Grass. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Dune Grass. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.