Desert Camel 12-16 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C2AE88, estimated 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.
PPG · #C2AE88 · 12-16
Desert Camel
44%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Camel Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2AE88
RGB194, 174, 136
Estimated LRV43.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Desert Camel
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Green Gold
Hirshfield's
#C5B088
Close digital match
Harmonic Tan
Sherwin-Williams
#C6B08A
Close digital match
Prairie Sand
Vista Paint
#C6AF88
Close digital match
Campsite
Dunn-Edwards
#BEAB89
Close digital match
Quincy Tan
Benjamin Moore
#C0AF8D
Close digital match
Palomino Tan
Behr
#C1B18D
Close digital match
Tweed Jacket
Valspar
#C6B083
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Corked Tan
Dutch Boy
#C0A87C
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#BDB091
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#BCB186
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RAL
#C2B078
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#D6C39E
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Colors That Work With Desert Camel
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Camel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Camel are Green Gold by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Harmonic Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Prairie Sand by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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