Desert Carnation 2005-7C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C4977C, estimated LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brick Path from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C4977C · 2005-7C
Desert Carnation
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Carnation Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4977C
RGB196, 151, 124
Estimated LRV35.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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
BrandValspar
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#C2977C
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#C4957A
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#C2977E
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#C8987E
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#C89C7F
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Mountain Hideaway
Benjamin Moore
#C59777
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#BA947B
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Colors That Work With Desert Carnation
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Carnation
#C4977C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AA82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Carnation
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Carnation 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 Carnation — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Carnation have?
Desert Carnation by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Carnation from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Carnation are Brick Path by Behr (a close digital match), Portrait Tone by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Mellow Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Carnation'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 Carnation?
Desert Carnation has a estimated lightness value of 35.3, 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 Carnation's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.