Desert Khaki by Behr paint color
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Ref. #B3B899 · N310-4

Desert Khaki

42%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Desert Khaki N310-4 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B3B899, LRV 42 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Urban Nature from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Desert Khaki Technical Profile

HEX Code#B3B899
RGB179, 184, 153
LRV42.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr

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Desert Khaki in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Desert Khaki in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrDesert Khaki
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreUrban Nature

Urban Nature

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Saged Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Hazy Jade

Valspar

Nearly identical

Glass .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Sandarac Sage

PPG

Nearly identical

Golden Shores

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Light Pine

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Recycled Glass

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pebble Grey

RAL

Very similar

Rediscover

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Vert de Terre

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Almost Sage

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Desert Khaki

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Desert Khaki

#B3B899

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

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Color Palettes for Desert Khaki

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Rediscover

Complement

Butterfly Bush

Desert Khaki Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Sea Fern

Pop

Spiced Mustard

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Chelsea Garden

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Hidden Sapphire

Pop

Berry Jam

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Desert Khaki.

Moss Print

Behr · PPU11-8

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Environmental

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#B1B5A0

Seedling

Behr · PPU9-9

#B8B395

Spring Walk

Behr · PPU10-6

#ACB193

Balanced

Behr · T17-07

#AABBA2

Terrace Taupe

Behr · PPF-33

#B2AB9C

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore · 1266

#865A5E

Royal Proclamation

Vista Paint · 1297

#A89EBA

Winter Grass

Kilz · LF130-02

#958B6A

Meadowgrass

Valspar · 5007-6A

#8CA885

Townsend Harbor Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-64

#644644

Desert Khaki — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Desert Khaki have?
Desert Khaki 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 Khaki in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Khaki from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Khaki are Urban Nature by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Saged Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Spring Has Sprung by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Khaki'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 Khaki?
Desert Khaki has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.0, 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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