Desert Tan 2153-50 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E7D0A2, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lucent Yellow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7D0A2 · 2153-50
Desert Tan
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Tan Technical Profile
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Desert Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Tan 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 Tan
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLucent Yellow
Lucent Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Just a Dash
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Prairie Land
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Amber
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Bamboo
PPG
Nearly identical
Marzipan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sweet Marzipan
Behr
Nearly identical
Good-Looking
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Goldilocks
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Tan
#E7D0A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Desert Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Tan 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 Tan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Tan have?
Desert Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Tan are Lucent Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Just a Dash by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Grain .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Tan'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 Tan?
Desert Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.3, 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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Why Desert Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.