Desert Plain ECC-21-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5DDC9, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Daybreak from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E5DDC9 · ECC-21-1
Desert Plain
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Plain Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5DDC9
RGB229, 221, 201
Estimated LRV72.6
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Desert Plain
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Daybreak
Valspar
#E5DDC9
Close digital match
Navajo White
PPG
#E5DDC8
Close digital match
Spring in Aspen
Benjamin Moore
#E4DDC9
Close digital match
White Elephant
Hirshfield's
#E3DBC8
Close digital match
Jewett White
Vista Paint
#E4DBC7
Close digital match
Polar Bear
Sherwin-Williams
#E8DFCA
Close digital match
Instant Classic
Dunn-Edwards
#E3DAC6
Close digital match
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
#E9DEC8
Close digital match
Air .03
Colorhouse
#E5DFC9
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Paraffin Wax
Kilz
#E4D9C3
Close digital match
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Colors That Work With Desert Plain
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Plain
#E5DDC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Plain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Plain 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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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Plain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Plain have?
Desert Plain by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Plain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Plain are Daybreak by Valspar (a close digital match), Navajo White by PPG (a close digital match), Unforgettable by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Plain'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 Plain?
Desert Plain has a estimated lightness value of 72.6, 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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