Desert Suede DE6206 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D5C7B3, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Studio Clay from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D5C7B3 · DE6206
Desert Suede
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Suede Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5C7B3
RGB213, 199, 179
Estimated LRV58.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Desert Suede
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Suede
#D5C7B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Suede
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Suede 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 Suede — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Suede have?
Desert Suede by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Suede are Studio Clay by Behr (a close digital match), Parachute Silk by Behr (a close digital match), Armadillo by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Suede'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 Suede?
Desert Suede 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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