Desert Varnish 312-6DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B37754, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Semolina from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B37754 · 312-6DB
Desert Varnish
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Varnish Technical Profile
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Desert Varnish in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Varnish in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyDesert Varnish
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSemolina
Semolina
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caramel Apple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Semolina
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Firenze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spiced Cider
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Copper Mine
Behr
Very similar
Cattle Drive
Valspar
Very similar
Glazed Carrot
Kilz
Very similar
Fresh Praline
PPG
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Varnish
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Varnish
#B37754
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1AA81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Varnish
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Varnish 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Desert Varnish.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Varnish — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Varnish have?
Desert Varnish by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Varnish in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Varnish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Varnish are Semolina by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Caramel Apple by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Semolina by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Varnish'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 Varnish?
Desert Varnish has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Varnish's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.