Desert Vista LC140-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #E9AF81, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rusty Orange from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9AF81 · LC140-01
Desert Vista
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Vista Technical Profile
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Desert Vista in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Vista in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzDesert Vista
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRusty Orange
Rusty Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
San Mateo Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Sun Bleached Ochre
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Canyonlands
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tomato Bisque
Valspar
Nearly identical
Squash Bisque
Behr
Very similar
November Leaf
Vista Paint
Very similar
Vesa Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Taste of Summer
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Vista
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Vista
#E9AF81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4BF6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Vista
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Vista 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Desert Vista.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Vista — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Vista have?
Desert Vista by Kilz has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Vista in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Vista from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Vista are Rusty Orange by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), San Mateo Peach by PPG (a near-identical match), Sun Bleached Ochre by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Vista'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 Vista?
Desert Vista has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Vista's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.