Ref. #D5C6BD · DE6066
Desert Rock
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Rock Technical Profile
What color is Desert Rock? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #D5C6BD. Colors similar to Desert Rock include Benjamin Moore Old, Benjamin Moore Rose Dust, Vista Paint Coconut Macaroon. Desert Rock has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Desert Rock sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Desert Rock
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Old
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coconut Macaroon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Unfussy Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hazy Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Coconut Macaroon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
First Kiss
PPG
Nearly identical
Boardwalk Sashay
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peignoir
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Rock
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Rock
#D5C6BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Rock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Rock 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 Rock.
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 Rock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Rock have?
Desert Rock by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Desert Rock from other brands?
The closest matches are Old by Benjamin Moore (#D4C5BB), Rose Dust by Benjamin Moore (#D4C5BB), Coconut Macaroon by Vista Paint (#D7C7BD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Desert Rock?
Desert Rock has an LRV of 58.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Rock's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.