Mohave Desert 1115 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E9D1AF, 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.
Ref. #E9D1AF · 1115
Mohave Desert
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mohave Desert Technical Profile
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Mohave Desert in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mohave Desert in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMohave Desert
Nearly identical
ValsparGentle Fawn
Gentle Fawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Frozen Custard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Frozen Custard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Nearly identical
Travertine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oyster Mushroom
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chaparral
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dried Plantain
Behr
Nearly identical
Just Peachy
PPG
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Mohave Desert
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
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 Mohave Desert.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mohave Desert in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mohave Desert from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mohave Desert are Gentle Fawn by Valspar (a near-identical match), Frozen Custard by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Frozen Custard by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Mohave Desert's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.