ColorplanBenjamin Moore Desert Beach (1104) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 33. For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 32.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BF9364 |
| RGB | 191, 147, 100 |
| HSL | 31°, 42%, 57% |
About Desert Beach
Desert Beach (1104) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 33, Desert Beach absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Desert Beach'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 Sandy Valley (1112); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Desert Beach changes with the light
Desert Beach has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Desert Beach's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Desert Beach will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Desert Beach can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Desert Beach will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Desert Beach in real homes
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Desert Beach 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 7.5
Also close: Hopsack (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Cane (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 9.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Desert Beach questions
What undertone does Desert Beach have?
Desert Beach has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Desert Beach's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Desert Beach a light or dark color?
Desert Beach has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 32.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 33, Desert Beach absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Desert Beach in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (closest available, ΔE 7.5); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (closest available, ΔE 5.0); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Desert Beach?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Desert Beach's undertone.
Where does Desert Beach work best?
Desert Beach works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 33, Desert Beach absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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