ColorplanBenjamin Moore Desert Rose (2094-50) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 52. For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 51.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DDB6AE |
| RGB | 221, 182, 174 |
| HSL | 10°, 41%, 77% |
About Desert Rose
Desert Rose (2094-50) is a mid-tone, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 52, Desert Rose has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Desert Rose'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, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Coral Dust (2173-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Desert Rose changes with the light
Desert Rose 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 Rose's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Desert Rose 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 Rose can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Desert Rose will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Desert Rose in real homes
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Desert Rose 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 5.0
Also close: Rosy Outlook (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Templeton Pink (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.5
Also close: Stolen Kiss (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Desert Rose questions
What undertone does Desert Rose have?
Desert Rose has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Desert Rose's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Desert Rose a light or dark color?
Desert Rose has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Desert Rose has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Desert Rose in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (closest available, ΔE 5.0); Farrow & Ball: Nancy's Blushes No.278 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 10.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Desert Rose?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Desert Rose's undertone.
Where does Desert Rose work best?
Desert Rose works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 52, Desert Rose has visible color without darkening a room much.
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