Desert Green 443 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BBCAB5, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #BBCAB5 · 443
Desert Green
56%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBCAB5
RGB187, 202, 181
Estimated LRV56.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Countryside
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#BECBB6
Close digital match
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#BCCCB5
Close digital match
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#B8C6B1
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#B9CBB4
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#BDC8B5
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#BDCBBB
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Colors That Work With Desert Green
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Green are Countryside by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Isle of Dreams by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Composed by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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