Desert Bone 1008-10C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EBDDD5, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cliffswallow from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBDDD5 · 1008-10C
Desert Bone
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Bone Technical Profile
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Desert Bone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Bone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDesert Bone
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCliffswallow
Cliffswallow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Berry Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Cliffswallow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Faint Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gallery Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Queen Conch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ballerina Beauty
Behr
Nearly identical
Wheatberry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Conch Pink
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Bone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Bone
#EBDDD5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA983
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Bone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Bone 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Desert Bone.
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 Bone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Bone have?
Desert Bone by Valspar 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 Bone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Bone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Bone are Cliffswallow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Berry Frost by PPG (a near-identical match), Touchable by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Bone'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 Bone?
Desert Bone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Desert Bone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.