REDS

Desert

#DEB7AF

RGB 222, 183, 175 · HSL 10°, 42%, 78% · CMYK 0, 18, 21, 13

Desert is #DEB7AF in HEX — rgb(222, 183, 175), hsl(10°, 42%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 21%, 13%).

Desert pulls into the airy end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 42%, 78%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#DEB7AF

RGB222, 183, 175

HSL10°, 42%, 78%

HSV10°, 21%, 87%

CMYK0, 18, 21, 13

Decimal14596015

CSS RGBrgb(222, 183, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 42%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2094-50

Exact match

PPG

Sweet Peach 1065-4

ΔE 1.8 · #E2BCB3

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 1.9 · #DFB5B0

Valspar

Semi-Precious 2001-8B

ΔE 2.2 · #E0BCB2

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 2.2 · #E3B7B1

Vista Paint

Parma K-1101

ΔE 2.4 · #E2BAAE

Dulux

Naked Lady S07D3

ΔE 2.4 · #D6B2A9

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 2.7 · #E2BEB4

Hallman-Lindsay

O Fortuna 70

ΔE 2.8 · #E1B8B5

Behr

Melted Ice Cream 220E-3

ΔE 3.2 · #DEB6B4

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 3.5 · #E2BCAE

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.1 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 9.2 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 12.8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DEB7AF

#AFD7DE

Analogous

#DEAFBF

#DEB7AF

#DECFAF

Triadic

#DEB7AF

#AFDEB7

#B7AFDE

Split-Complementary

#DEB7AF

#AFDECF

#AFBFDE

Tetradic

#DEB7AF

#BFDEAF

#AFD7DE

#CFAFDE

Monochromatic

#AE5847

#C88679

#DEB7AF

#F5E8E6

#F8EFED

Rectangle

#DEB7AF

#D7DEAF

#AFD7DE

#B7AFDE

Compound

#DEB7AF

#DECFAF

#AFD7DE

#AFBFDE

Variations

Lighter

#E5C6BF

#E9D5D1

#F1E8E6

Darker

#C98375

#A04C3B

#5E2B21

Saturation

#CEC2C0

#DEB7AF

#EFAC9F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEB7AF

#CAC5AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEB7AF

#BEBEB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEB7AF

#DDB7B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Desert carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#E6B69E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEB7AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3BBC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8ABEC8

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 · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

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: #DEB7AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEB7AF;

CSS Variable

--color-desert: #DEB7AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert': '#DEB7AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEB7AF] text-[#DEB7AF]

SCSS

$desert: #DEB7AF;

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Desert Rose

#DDB6AE · ΔE 0.4

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#E2B8B0 · ΔE 1.3

Rosetta

#DEB4AA · ΔE 1.9

Eraser Pink

#E8BBB4 · ΔE 3.1

Ciao Bella

#D9B3A6 · ΔE 3.1

Heather Pink

#E7BFBA · ΔE 3.5

Pink Hibiscus

#EABFB9 · ΔE 3.7

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#E5BEBB · ΔE 3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEB7AF?

#DEB7AF is Desert, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DEB7AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert?

Desert works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Desert?

Desert pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft 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 #DEB7AF. In RGB it's 222, 183, 175, and in HSL it's 10°, 42%, 78%.

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