Wild Desert 416-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B0997E, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nankeen from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #B0997E · 416-5DB
Wild Desert
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wild Desert Technical Profile
HEX Code#B0997E
RGB176, 153, 126
Estimated LRV33.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Wild Desert
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Desert
#B0997E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Desert
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Desert 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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Wild Desert — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Desert have?
Wild Desert by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Wild Desert from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Desert are Nankeen by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Song Thrush by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Mission Hills by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wild Desert'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 Wild Desert?
Wild Desert has a estimated lightness value of 33.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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