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.
Ref. #C6B183 · DE6186
Desert Floor
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Floor Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Desert Floor 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Desert Floor.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Why Desert Floor's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.