Desert Mirage 0231 is a beige paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D3CABB, estimated LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandstone Cliff from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #D3CABB · 0231
Desert Mirage
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Mirage Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3CABB
RGB211, 202, 187
Estimated LRV59.7
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 Familybeige
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Desert Mirage
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Sandstone Cliff
Behr
#D3CABA
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Desert Mirage
Hirshfield's
#D2CABC
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Go Quietly
Dunn-Edwards
#D2CABC
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Moth Gray
PPG
#D1C9BA
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Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
#D1C7B8
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Sandstone Tint
Dutch Boy
#D4C9B9
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Litchfield Gray
Benjamin Moore
#D6CBBC
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Parlour Taupe
Valspar
#DAD0C0
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Stirabout
Farrow & Ball
#D9CFC2
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Papyrus
Kilz
#DACCBB
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Colors That Work With Desert Mirage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Mirage
#D3CABB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Mirage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Mirage 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 Mirage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Mirage have?
Desert Mirage by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Mirage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Mirage are Sandstone Cliff by Behr (a close digital match), Desert Mirage by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Even Better Beige by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert Mirage'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 Mirage?
Desert Mirage has a estimated lightness value of 59.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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