Desert Camel 2162-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8D673C, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carmel Candy from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D673C · 2162-20
Desert Camel
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Camel Technical Profile
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Desert Camel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Camel 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 Camel
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCarmel Candy
Carmel Candy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Relic Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gathered
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sahara Wind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bourbon
PPG
Nearly identical
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Nugget Gold
Behr
Very similar
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Bear
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Camel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Camel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Camel are Carmel Candy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Relic Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gathered by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Camel'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 Camel?
Desert Camel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.7, 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 Desert Camel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.