Sonoran Desert N240-3 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CFBDA9, 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.
Ref. #CFBDA9 · N240-3
Sonoran Desert
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sonoran Desert Technical Profile
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Sonoran Desert in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sonoran Desert in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSonoran Desert
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMalabar
Malabar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crumcake
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sahara Desert Sand
PPG
Nearly identical
Baguette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shabby Chic
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bronze Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rustic Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hopsack
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sonoran Desert
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sonoran Desert in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sonoran Desert from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonoran Desert are Malabar by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Crumcake by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Nantucket Dune by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sonoran Desert's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.