Sonoran Desert N240-3 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CFBDA9, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Malabar from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CFBDA9 · N240-3
Sonoran Desert
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sonoran Desert Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFBDA9
RGB207, 189, 169
Estimated LRV50.0
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 Familybeige
BrandBehr
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#CFBEA9
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Crumcake
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#CDBDAA
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Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
#CCBCA9
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Sahara Desert Sand
PPG
#D0C0AC
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Baguette
Vista Paint
#CBBBAA
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Shabby Chic
Benjamin Moore
#CBBAA9
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Bronze Mist
Kilz
#CEBFAB
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Rustic Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
#CDB9A2
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Hopsack
Valspar
#D0C1AE
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Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
#D6C2AC
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Colors That Work With Sonoran Desert
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonoran Desert
#CFBDA9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sonoran Desert
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonoran Desert 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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Sonoran Desert — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonoran Desert have?
Sonoran Desert by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Sonoran Desert from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonoran Desert are Malabar by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Crumcake by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Nantucket Dune by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sonoran Desert'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 Sonoran Desert?
Sonoran Desert has a estimated lightness value of 50.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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