Desert Travels 2001-10A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C7AB9B, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goose Island from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7AB9B · 2001-10A
Desert Travels
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Travels Technical Profile
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Desert Travels in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Travels in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDesert Travels
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGoose Island
Goose Island
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Powdered Allspice
Behr
Nearly identical
Doe Eyed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oak Plank
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pinky Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oak Plank
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cappuccino
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Taupe Tapestry
PPG
Nearly identical
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Brandy Cream
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Travels
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Travels
#C7AB9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Travels
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Travels 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 Travels.
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 Travels — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Travels have?
Desert Travels 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 Travels in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Travels from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Travels are Goose Island by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Powdered Allspice by Behr (a near-identical match), Doe Eyed by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Travels'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 Travels?
Desert Travels has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.6, 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 Travels's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.