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Ref. #C6B183 · DE6186

Desert Floor

45%LRV Value
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Desert Floor DE6186 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C6B183, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tweed Jacket from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Desert Floor Technical Profile

HEX Code#C6B183
RGB198, 177, 131
LRV45.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Desert Floor in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Desert Floor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsDesert Floor
Nearly identical
ValsparTweed Jacket

Tweed Jacket

Valspar

Nearly identical

Barley Grass

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Wheat Grass

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Green Gold

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Somber

PPG

Nearly identical

Green Gold

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Pocket Watch

Behr

Very similar

Shore Grass

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Stone .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Beige

RAL

Very similar

Pale Ale

Kilz

Very similar

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Desert Floor

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Desert Floor

#C6B183

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A7B082

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Desert Floor

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Only Yesterday

Complement

Periwinkle Blue

Desert Floor Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sedona at Sunset

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Fox

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sentimental

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Snow Peak

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dover Straits

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Desert Floor.

Bakelite Yellow

Dunn-Edwards · DET657

#C6B788

Davanzo Beige

Dunn-Edwards · DET664

#CCAC86

Campsite

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN50

#BEAB89

Trail Blazer

Dunn-Edwards · DET633

#C0B28E

Equestrian

Dunn-Edwards · DET661

#BEA781

Warm and Toasty

Dunn-Edwards · DET646

#CBB68F

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 0968

#FFB268

Kitsilano Beach

Benjamin Moore · CC-278

#EBD3B2

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

#F1ECE5

Chestnut Bisque

Behr · S200-4

#BE9A89

Desert Floor — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Desert Floor have?
Desert Floor by Dunn-Edwards 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 Floor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Floor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Floor are Tweed Jacket by Valspar (a near-identical match), Barley Grass by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wheat Grass by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Floor'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 Floor?
Desert Floor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.1, 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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