NEUTRALS

Desert

#695654

RGB 105, 86, 84 · HSL 6°, 11%, 37% · CMYK 0, 18, 20, 59

Desert is #695654 in HEX — rgb(105, 86, 84), hsl(6°, 11%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 20%, 59%).

Desert pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 6°, 11%, 37%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#695654

RGB105, 86, 84

HSL6°, 11%, 37%

HSV6°, 20%, 41%

CMYK0, 18, 20, 59

Decimal6903380

CSS RGBrgb(105, 86, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 11%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2114-30

Exact match

Dulux

Nocturnal Flight S04B7

ΔE 0.9 · #675654

Behr

Briar Wood MQ1-42

ΔE 0.9 · #6B5754

Valspar

Bridle Leather Brown 1009-10

ΔE 1.6 · #6B5652

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 1.9 · #6C5652

Sherwin-Williams

Deepest Mauve SW0005

ΔE 2.3 · #6D595A

Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana Mud DE6398

ΔE 2.7 · #655856

Kilz

Chocolate Indulgence LM150

ΔE 3.5 · #5F4F4D

PPG

Chocolate Pretzel 1017-7

ΔE 3.6 · #60504B

Hallman-Lindsay

Gargoyle 550

ΔE 3.9 · #60544F

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 4.1 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 4.7 · #645850

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 7.8 · #534644

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 8.5 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.6 · #575757

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 8.8 · #6A5D4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#695654

#546769

Analogous

#69545C

#695654

#696054

Triadic

#695654

#546956

#565469

Split-Complementary

#695654

#546960

#545C69

Tetradic

#695654

#5C6954

#546769

#605469

Monochromatic

#141010

#3E3332

#695654

#927A77

#B4A3A2

Rectangle

#695654

#676954

#546769

#565469

Compound

#695654

#696054

#546769

#545C69

Variations

Lighter

#8C7371

#A89796

#CBC3C2

Darker

#544543

#3A2F2E

#221B1A

Saturation

#615C5B

#695654

#93342A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.86:1

vs Black

3.06:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#695654

#5F5D54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#695654

#5A5A54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#695654

#695657

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Desert gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#8E6D5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#695654

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#7B727E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3C6064

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #695654;

CSS — background

background-color: #695654;

CSS Variable

--color-desert: #695654;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert': '#695654' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#695654] text-[#695654]

SCSS

$desert: #695654;

Similar Colors

Desert Shadows

#685553 · ΔE 0.4

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#6D5854 · ΔE 1.8

Amazon Soil

#6F5B5C · ΔE 2.9

Wood Grain Brown

#68554D · ΔE 3.7

Fresco Urbain

#5F4E4B · ΔE 3.7

Topeka Taupe

#60544F · ΔE 3.9

Cup o' Java

#6A544C · ΔE 4.1

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#60514A · ΔE 4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #695654?

#695654 is Desert, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #695654 warm or cool?

Desert reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Desert?

Desert works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Desert?

Desert pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Desert?

You can download Desert on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Desert?

The hex code is #695654. In RGB it's 105, 86, 84, and in HSL it's 6°, 11%, 37%.

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