Wild Desert 416-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B0997E, 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.
Ref. #B0997E · 416-5DB
Wild Desert
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wild Desert Technical Profile
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Wild Desert in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild Desert in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWild Desert
Nearly identical
Vista PaintNankeen
Nankeen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Song Thrush
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mission Hills
Behr
Nearly identical
Great Plains Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wooded Acre
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Doe Eyes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sauteed Mushroom
PPG
Nearly identical
Gone Country
Kilz
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Desert
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wild Desert in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Desert from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Desert are Nankeen by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Song Thrush by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mission Hills by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Wild Desert's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.