Ref. #8D673C · 2162-20
Desert Camel
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Camel Technical Profile
What color is Desert Camel? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8D673C. Colors similar to Desert Camel include Vista Paint Carmel Candy, Sherwin-Williams Relic Bronze, Vista Paint Country Charm. Desert Camel has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Desert Camel creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Desert Camel pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Desert Camel
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Camel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Camel
#8D673C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B9C60
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Camel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Camel 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Desert Camel.
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 Camel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Camel have?
Desert Camel by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Desert Camel from other brands?
The closest matches are Carmel Candy by Vista Paint (#906B42), Relic Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (#906A3A), Country Charm by Vista Paint (#8D6B43). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Desert Camel?
Desert Camel has an LRV of 15.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Camel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.