ColorplanBenjamin Moore Desert Shadows (2114-30) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 10. For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 10.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #685553 |
| RGB | 104, 85, 83 |
| HSL | 6°, 11%, 37% |
About Desert Shadows
Desert Shadows (2114-30) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 10, Desert Shadows absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Desert Shadows's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Velvet Plum (CSP-420), it's cooler.
How Desert Shadows changes with the light
Desert Shadows is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Desert Shadows will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Desert Shadows will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Desert Shadows from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Desert Shadows will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Desert Shadows in real homes
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Desert Shadows 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 5.2
Also close: Carnelian (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: London Clay (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Intellectual (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Desert Shadows questions
What undertone does Desert Shadows have?
Desert Shadows has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Desert Shadows's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Desert Shadows a light or dark color?
Desert Shadows has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Desert Shadows absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Desert Shadows in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (closest available, ΔE 6.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Desert Shadows?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Desert Shadows's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Desert Shadows work best?
Desert Shadows works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Desert Shadows absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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