Desert Rock DE6066 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D5C6BD, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rose Dust from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D5C6BD · DE6066
Desert Rock
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Rock Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5C6BD
RGB213, 198, 189
Estimated LRV58.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Desert Rock
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rose Dust
Benjamin Moore
#D4C5BB
Close digital match
Coconut Macaroon
Vista Paint
#D7C7BD
Close digital match
Unfussy Beige
Sherwin-Williams
#D6C8C0
Close digital match
Hazy Taupe
Behr
#D6C8C1
Close digital match
Coconut Macaroon
Hirshfield's
#DACAC0
Close digital match
First Kiss
PPG
#D9CAC3
Close digital match
Boardwalk Sashay
Valspar
#CFC0B6
Close digital match
Peignoir
Farrow & Ball
#D6C8C3
Close digital match
Impressionist Taupe
Kilz
#D0C6BF
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Stable Gray
Dutch Boy
#D3C8BD
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Colors That Work With Desert Rock
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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
Digital 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
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Desert Rock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Rock have?
Desert Rock by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Rock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Rock are Rose Dust by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Old by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Coconut Macaroon by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Rock'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 Rock?
Desert Rock has a estimated lightness value of 58.2, 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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