Desert Light 1004 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D3C9BE, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Realist Beige from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #D3C9BE · 1004
Desert Light
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Light Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3C9BE
RGB211, 201, 190
Estimated LRV59.3
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Desert Light
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Light
#D3C9BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Light 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 Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Light have?
Desert Light by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Light are Realist Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Stable Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), In The Buff by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Light'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 Light?
Desert Light has a estimated lightness value of 59.3, 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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