Desert Lights BIC-06 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BA9BB2, estimated LRV 37 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caribbean Sunset from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BA9BB2 · BIC-06
Desert Lights
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Desert Lights Technical Profile
HEX Code#BA9BB2
RGB186, 155, 178
Estimated LRV37.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Desert Lights
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Lights
#BA9BB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Lights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Lights 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 Lights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Lights have?
Desert Lights by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Lights from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Lights are Caribbean Sunset by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Pansy Posie by Vista Paint (a very close match), Glass Slippers by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Desert Lights'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 Lights?
Desert Lights has a estimated lightness value of 37.1, 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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