Desert Green 443 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BBCAB5, LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Countryside from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBCAB5 · 443
Desert Green
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Green Technical Profile
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Desert Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Green 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 Green
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCountryside
Countryside
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Isle of Dreams
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Composed
Behr
Nearly identical
Eucalyptus Leaf
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wedding Mint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Holly Glen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frond Green
PPG
Very similar
Belize Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Zion
Kilz
Very similar
Water .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Green
#BBCAB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Green 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 Green.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Green have?
Desert Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Green are Countryside by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Isle of Dreams by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Composed by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Green'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 Green?
Desert Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.