ColorplanBenjamin Moore Palm Desert Tan (1123) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 44. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Basket Beige (SW 6143), Farrow & Ball Cat's Paw (No.240) and Behr Riviera Beach (PPU7-07). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 43.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C8AC8E |
| RGB | 200, 172, 142 |
| HSL | 31°, 35%, 67% |
About Palm Desert Tan
Palm Desert Tan (1123) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 44, Palm Desert Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Palm 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Biscotti (CC-488); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Palm Desert Tan changes with the light
Palm 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
Palm Desert Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Palm 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 Palm Desert Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Palm Desert Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Palm Desert Tan in real homes
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Palm 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Nomadic Desert (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Palm Desert Tan questions
What undertone does Palm Desert Tan have?
Palm Desert Tan has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Palm Desert Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Palm Desert Tan a light or dark color?
Palm Desert Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 43.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 44, Palm Desert Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Palm Desert Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Cat's Paw No.240 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Riviera Beach PPU7-07 (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Palm Desert Tan?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Palm Desert Tan's undertone.
Where does Palm Desert Tan work best?
Palm Desert Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 44, Palm Desert Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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