ColorplanBenjamin Moore Desert Tan (2153-50) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 64. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ivoire (SW 6127), Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream (No.68) and Behr Pale Honey (PPU6-08). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 64.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E6CFA1 |
| RGB | 230, 207, 161 |
| HSL | 40°, 58%, 77% |
About Desert Tan
Desert Tan (2153-50) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 64, Desert Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Desert Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to French Toast (CC-244), it's cooler.
How Desert Tan changes with the light
Desert Tan 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 Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Desert Tan 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 Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Desert Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Desert Tan in real homes
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Desert Tan 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.
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Cream (ΔE 2.3)
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Desert Tan questions
What undertone does Desert Tan have?
Desert Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Desert Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Desert Tan a light or dark color?
Desert Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Desert Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Desert Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ivoire SW 6127 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream No.68 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (close, ΔE 3.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Desert Tan?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Desert Tan's undertone.
Where does Desert Tan work best?
Desert Tan works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 64, Desert Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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