Desert Shadows 2114-30 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #695654, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Briar Wood from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #695654 · 2114-30
Desert Shadows
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Shadows Technical Profile
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Desert Shadows in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Shadows 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 Shadows
Nearly identical
BehrBriar Wood
Briar Wood
Behr
Nearly identical
Bridle Leather Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bourbon Truffle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Powderhorn Manor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deepest Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chocolate Indulgence
Kilz
Very similar
Chocolate Pretzel
PPG
Very similar
Tender Hearted
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Shadows
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Shadows
#695654
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#907D60
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Shadows
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Shadows 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 Shadows.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Shadows — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Shadows have?
Desert Shadows by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Shadows in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Shadows from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Shadows are Briar Wood by Behr (a near-identical match), Bridle Leather Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bourbon Truffle by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Shadows'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 Shadows?
Desert Shadows has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.3, 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 Shadows's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.