Desert Powder PPL-31 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FBEFDA, estimated LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cupcake Frosting from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FBEFDA · PPL-31
Desert Powder
87%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Powder Technical Profile
HEX Code#FBEFDA
RGB251, 239, 218
Estimated LRV87.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Cupcake Frosting
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#F9ECD7
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#F7ECD8
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#F7ECD9
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Honied White
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#F8EEDB
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Pelican Beach
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#F6EBD7
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#F9EFD9
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Carnival Crème
Dutch Boy
#FBEDD9
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Night Light
Valspar
#F8ECDA
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Spinning Wheel
Hirshfield's
#F6EDDA
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White Tie
Farrow & Ball
#F5ECD9
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Cream
RAL
#FAF4E3
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Colors That Work With Desert Powder
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Powder
#FBEFDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDCA68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Powder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Powder 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Powder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Powder have?
Desert Powder 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 Powder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Powder are Cupcake Frosting by Kilz (a close digital match), Ranier White by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Antique Linen by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Powder'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 Powder?
Desert Powder has a estimated lightness value of 87.3, 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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