Mohave Desert 1115 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E9D1AF, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Fawn from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E9D1AF · 1115
Mohave Desert
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mohave Desert Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9D1AF
RGB233, 209, 175
Estimated LRV63.6
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 Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Mohave Desert
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mohave Desert
#E9D1AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6BC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mohave Desert
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mohave Desert Room Palettes
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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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Mohave Desert — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mohave Desert have?
Mohave Desert by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Mohave Desert from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mohave Desert are Gentle Fawn by Valspar (a close digital match), Frozen Custard by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Frozen Custard by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mohave Desert'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 Mohave Desert?
Mohave Desert has a estimated lightness value of 63.6, 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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