Desert Orange 78YR 39/593 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4914E, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Persimmons from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4914E · 78YR 39/593
Desert Orange
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Orange Technical Profile
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Desert Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDesert Orange
Nearly identical
ValsparFresh Persimmons
Fresh Persimmons
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Cantaloupe
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Adventure Orange
Behr
Nearly identical
Fruit Punch
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Autumn Splendor
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cocktail Hour
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yams
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Liger
Kilz
Very similar
Outgoing Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Create .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Orange
#F4914E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CFC563
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Orange 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 Orange.
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 Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Orange have?
Desert Orange by PPG 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 Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Orange are Fresh Persimmons by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sweet Cantaloupe by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Adventure Orange by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Orange'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 Orange?
Desert Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.0, 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 Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.