Desert Rose PMD-12 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B56A67, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reddish from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B56A67 · PMD-12
Desert Rose
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#B56A67
RGB181, 106, 103
Estimated LRV21.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Desert Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Rose
#B56A67
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE9B84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Rose 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 Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Rose have?
Desert Rose by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Rose are Reddish by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pottery Rose by PPG (a close digital match), Lord Baltimore by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Rose'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 Rose?
Desert Rose has a estimated lightness value of 21.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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