Desert Camel 12-16 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C2AE88, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Gold from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2AE88 · 12-16
Desert Camel
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Camel Technical Profile
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Desert Camel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Camel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDesert Camel
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGreen Gold
Green Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Harmonic Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Prairie Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Campsite
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Quincy Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Palomino Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Tweed Jacket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Corked Tan
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cumin Seed
Kilz
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Camel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Camel
#C2AE88
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Camel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Camel 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Desert Camel.
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 Camel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Camel have?
Desert Camel by PPG has a neutral 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 Camel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Camel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Camel are Green Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Harmonic Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Prairie Sand by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Camel'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 Camel?
Desert Camel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.5, 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 Desert Camel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.