Ref. #C1C6AA · MQ6-50
Desert Hotsprings
55%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Hotsprings Technical Profile
What color is Desert Hotsprings? It's a medium warm neutral with the hex code #C1C6AA. Colors similar to Desert Hotsprings include Kilz California Avocado, Farrow & Ball Cooking Apple Green, Kilz Zion. Desert Hotsprings has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Desert Hotsprings sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Desert Hotsprings pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Desert Hotsprings
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
California Avocado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Vapor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sage Splendor
PPG
Nearly identical
Mesquite
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Water Magic
Vista Paint
Very similar
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Apple Blossom Green
Valspar
Very similar
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
Other Behr colors close to Desert Hotsprings.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Hotsprings — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Hotsprings have?
Desert Hotsprings by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Desert Hotsprings from other brands?
The closest matches are California Avocado by Kilz (#C3C6A5), Cooking Apple Green by Farrow & Ball (#C4C6A5), Zion by Kilz (#C4CBB3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Desert Hotsprings?
Desert Hotsprings has an LRV of 54.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.