Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Desert Caravan |
| SKU | 300D-5 |
| Hex | #D39D55 |
| RGB | 211, 157, 85 |
| HSL | 34°, 59%, 58% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Desert Caravan
Desert Caravan sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Desert Caravan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Desert Caravan within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D39D55 in HSL space. Pair Desert Caravan with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Desert Caravan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Caravan from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 300D-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Caravan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Caravan without repainting risk. See the full Ceremonial Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Caravan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Glowing Umber (182), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Caravan without repainting risk. See the full Glowing Umber swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Caravan
At Valspar, the closest color to Desert Caravan is Lewis Gold (3005-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.8 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lewis Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Caravan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Desert Caravan is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desert Caravan
At Glidden, the closest color to Desert Caravan is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Caravan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Desert Caravan is Golden Meadow (213-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Meadow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Caravan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Celebration Gold (HGSW 2143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Caravan without repainting risk. See the full Celebration Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert Caravan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Honey Beehive (DET475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Caravan without repainting risk. See the full Honey Beehive swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Caravan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Desert Caravan. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Caravan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Veronica's Crown (H024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Caravan without repainting risk. See the full Veronica's Crown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Caravan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Desert Caravan is Angel Food Cake (0913) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Caravan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Gilded (C2-634), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Caravan without repainting risk. See the full Gilded swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Desert Caravan
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Desert Caravan is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Caravan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Desert Caravan is Angel Food Cake (0913) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →