Deserted Island PPU8-24 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #857C65, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mission Trail from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #857C65 · PPU8-24
Deserted Island
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Deserted Island Technical Profile
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Deserted Island in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deserted Island in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDeserted Island
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMission Trail
Mission Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pettingill Sage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Country Tweed
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pettingill Sage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crownsville Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silver Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ironclad
Valspar
Very similar
Olive Wood
Kilz
Very similar
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Hindu Lotus
PPG
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deserted Island
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deserted Island
#857C65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BA578
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deserted Island
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deserted Island 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
Other Behr colors close to Deserted Island.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deserted Island — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deserted Island have?
Deserted Island by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Deserted Island in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deserted Island from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deserted Island are Mission Trail by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pettingill Sage by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Country Tweed by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deserted Island'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 Deserted Island?
Deserted Island has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Deserted Island's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.