Desert Lily 380C-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FCF8C9, estimated LRV 88 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Falling Star from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FCF8C9 · 380C-2
Desert Lily
88%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Lily Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCF8C9
RGB252, 248, 201
Estimated LRV88.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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#F9F4C6
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#FAF5C3
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Colors That Work With Desert Lily
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Lily
#FCF8C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2D062
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Lily
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Lily 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 Lily — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Lily have?
Desert Lily by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Lily from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Lily are Falling Star by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fine Linen by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gold Gleam by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Lily'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 Lily?
Desert Lily has a estimated lightness value of 88.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Desert Lily's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.