Desert Caravan 300D-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D39D55, estimated LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ceremonial Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D39D55 · 300D-5
Desert Caravan
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Caravan Technical Profile
HEX Code#D39D55
RGB211, 157, 85
Estimated LRV38.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Desert Caravan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Caravan
#D39D55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8BD75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Caravan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Caravan Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Desert Caravan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Caravan have?
Desert Caravan by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Caravan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Caravan are Ceremonial Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Glowing Umber by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Georgian Yellow by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Caravan's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Desert Caravan?
Desert Caravan has a estimated lightness value of 38.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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