Desert Hotsprings MQ6-50 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C1C6AA, LRV 55 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elfin Sage from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1C6AA · MQ6-50
Desert Hotsprings
55%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Hotsprings Technical Profile
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Desert Hotsprings in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Hotsprings in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDesert Hotsprings
Nearly identical
PPGElfin Sage
Elfin Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
California Avocado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Vapor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mesquite
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Water Magic
Vista Paint
Very similar
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Grove
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Apple Blossom Green
Valspar
Very similar
Glass .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Hotsprings
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Hotsprings
#C1C6AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Hotsprings
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Hotsprings 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
Similar Behr Colors
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Desert Hotsprings — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Hotsprings have?
Desert Hotsprings by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Hotsprings in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Hotsprings from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Hotsprings are Elfin Sage by PPG (a near-identical match), California Avocado by Kilz (a near-identical match), Prairie Sage by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Hotsprings'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 Hotsprings?
Desert Hotsprings has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Hotsprings's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.