Palm Desert Tan 1123 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9AD8F, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pottery Wheel from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9AD8F · 1123
Palm Desert Tan
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Palm Desert Tan Technical Profile
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Palm Desert Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palm 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 MoorePalm Desert Tan
Nearly identical
BehrPottery Wheel
Pottery Wheel
Behr
Nearly identical
Dover Plains
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Family Legacy Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Townhall Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Leatherbound
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summer Straw Hat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fossil Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peanut Shell
Kilz
Nearly identical
Coastal Sand
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palm Desert Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palm Desert Tan
#C9AD8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEAE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palm Desert Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palm 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 Palm 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.
Palm Desert Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palm Desert Tan have?
Palm 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 Palm Desert Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palm Desert Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palm Desert Tan are Pottery Wheel by Behr (a near-identical match), Dover Plains by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gathering Place by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palm 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 Palm Desert Tan?
Palm Desert Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Palm Desert Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.