Desert Beach 1104 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C09465, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Haven from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C09465 · 1104
Desert Beach
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Beach Technical Profile
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Desert Beach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Beach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreDesert Beach
Nearly identical
PPGHoney Haven
Honey Haven
PPG
Nearly identical
Mannered Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Apple Crisp
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lariat Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Burnished Caramel
Behr
Very similar
Apple Crisp
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mission Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Honey Tone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Beach
#C09465
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Beach 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Beach have?
Desert Beach by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Beach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Beach are Honey Haven by PPG (a near-identical match), Mannered Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Apple Crisp by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Beach'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 Beach?
Desert Beach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Desert Beach's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.