Desert Clay S250-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #955F2B, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mexican Hot Chocolate from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #955F2B · S250-6
Desert Clay
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#955F2B
RGB149, 95, 43
Estimated LRV19.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Desert Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Clay
#955F2B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2A151
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Clay 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 Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Clay have?
Desert Clay 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 Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Clay are Mexican Hot Chocolate by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Ochre Brown by RAL (a very close match), Ginger by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Desert Clay'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 Clay?
Desert Clay has a estimated lightness value of 19.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Desert Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.