Desert Suede DE6206 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D5C7B3, 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.
Ref. #D5C7B3 · DE6206
Desert Suede
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Suede Technical Profile
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Desert Suede in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Suede 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 Suede
Nearly identical
BehrStudio Clay
Studio Clay
Behr
Nearly identical
Armadillo
PPG
Nearly identical
Sheepskin Rug
Valspar
Nearly identical
Irish Coffee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sand Beach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sandstone Palette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ivory Ridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cinder Stone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Royal Flax
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Suede
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Suede in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Suede are Studio Clay by Behr (a near-identical match), Parachute Silk by Behr (a near-identical match), Armadillo by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Suede's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.