Desolate OC-101 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F6EAD2, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smooth Silk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6EAD2 · OC-101
Desolate
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desolate Technical Profile
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Desolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreDesolate
Nearly identical
BehrSmooth Silk
Smooth Silk
Behr
Nearly identical
Oatmeal Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Mushroom
PPG
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rave Rachel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Misty Mustard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Veranda Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Almond Whip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Country White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desolate
#F6EAD2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desolate 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 Desolate.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desolate have?
Desolate 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 Desolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desolate are Smooth Silk by Behr (a near-identical match), Oatmeal Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Golden Mushroom by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desolate'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 Desolate?
Desolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desolate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.