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A match of Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon reads as a muted warm tan-beige with a soft earthy cast. It is light enough to feel open, but the chroma stays restrained, so the color looks settled rather than bright or washed out.

MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be a practical choice for vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, shelving brackets, railings, mailboxes, hardware, frames, and PVC parts that need a coordinated finish on a small or awkward surface. It can also work well for furniture accents, baskets, and accessory pieces where a warm neutral is easier to apply evenly by spray than by brushing.

Because this is a fairly muted color, coverage is usually straightforward, but the result can still shift with substrate color, texture, and sheen. Over dark, patchy, or glossy surfaces, a primer or additional coats may be needed to keep the color even and to avoid the underlying surface influencing the final read.

Finish matters with colors like this: lower sheen can make the tone look softer and more subdued, while glossier finishes can make surface texture and prep marks more noticeable. If you are matching adjacent parts or building out a repeated finish across multiple components, consistent film build and application method will help the color read more uniformly.

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About BEHR Paint

BEHR is a dynamic company that actively embraces quality and innovation to bring the paint industry the very best products and services. Their bold entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to integrity and to doing the right thing has been the cornerstone of their success since 1947. BEHR enjoys great brand presence and a reputation for unparalleled quality, innovation, value and performance. People know and love the BEHR brand.

Matching BEHR Paint Colors

MyPerfectColor is able match all of the BEHR paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original BEHR color by matching the original BEHR color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using BEHR paint.

The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the BEHR Color and may not match BEHR Color standards. Refer to BEHR Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original BEHR color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.

If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Behr™ BW-51 Dusty Canyon *

Where can I find the SDS for BW-51 Dusty Canyon by Behr before ordering MyPerfectColor paint?

The Safety Data Sheet applies to the MyPerfectColor paint product or chemistry you are ordering, not to the Behr color name alone. For BW-51 Dusty Canyon, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the exact product format you plan to buy. If you are ordering spray paint for trim pieces, covers, or small parts, review the SDS for that specific MyPerfectColor product before use.

Can BW-51 Dusty Canyon by Behr be ordered in spray paint for plastics or other difficult surfaces?

Yes. MyPerfectColor can supply a match of BW-51 Dusty Canyon in spray paint for many small parts and components. Plastics vary a lot, so test on the actual material first. For better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel when the substrate is plastic or another low-energy surface. That is especially important for items such as vents, switch covers, brackets, accessories, or other removable parts.

What finish should I choose for BW-51 Dusty Canyon by Behr when ordering MyPerfectColor paint?

Choose the sheen based on the item's use, cleanup needs, and the look you want on the finished surface. Higher gloss usually wipes down more easily and reflects more light, while lower gloss reduces shine and can make the same match of BW-51 Dusty Canyon read differently on the part. If you are coating hardware, grilles, or other handled pieces, make the finish choice before ordering because the code alone does not define sheen.

How much MyPerfectColor paint do I need for BW-51 Dusty Canyon by Behr on my project?

Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, spray method, and how many coats the part needs. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other MyPerfectColor paints usually cover about 400 to 600 square feet. If you are painting PVC pipe, vents, mailboxes, or smaller fixtures in BW-51 Dusty Canyon, plan extra material for test spraying and second coats.

Why does BW-51 Dusty Canyon by Behr look different after MyPerfectColor applies the match?

Lighting, sheen, placement, and nearby surfaces can all change how a match of BW-51 Dusty Canyon appears after it is applied. The same color can look warmer, flatter, or more reflective on different substrates such as metal, plastic, or wood. If the part will sit next to an existing painted surface, be aware that aging and texture can make the finished item read differently even when the color match itself is correct.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon?
The RGB values for Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon are 189, 166, 148 and the HEX code is #BDA694. The LRV for Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon is 40.08. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.
What paint type is used to make spray paint matched to Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon? And how many spray cans do I need?

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

What is the Hue Angle and Chroma for Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon?
The Hue Angle for Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon is 65.89 and the chroma is 13.66. The Hue Angle represents the position of a color's hue around a color wheel. The Chromacity represents the intensity of a hue. Learn more about browsing colors by hue.
Does Behr paint color Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon need primer?
MyPerfectColor doesn't sell Behr paint, but it does match the Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon and all the other Behr colors in a wide variety of paint types. The need for primer depends on the specific paint and the substrate being painted. The top quality paints these days tend to be self-priming over most surfaces, while paint at the mid to lower grade quality levels will need a separate primer. Most special situations such as bleeding type woods or difficult to adhere surfaces like plastic will often need a specialty primer. Contact MyPerfectColor support if you have specific questions about the best paint to use for your project and whether you need a primer.
How can MyPerfectColor match the Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon?

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

Learn more about our color matching service.

How do I convert Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon to a different color from another paint company?

While we can provide Behr BW-51 Dusty Canyon in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.