Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Desert Rose |
| SKU | PMD-12 |
| Hex | #B56A67 |
| RGB | 181, 106, 103 |
| HSL | 2°, 35%, 56% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Desert Rose
With an LRV of 21, Desert Rose is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Desert Rose works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Valspar
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Desert Rose 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 #B56A67 in HSL space. Pair Desert Rose 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 Rose Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Rose 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 PMD-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Rose
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Desert Rose is Reddish (SW 6319). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Reddish and you'll get the same color. See the full Reddish swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Rose
Kompozit's nearest match is Lord Baltimore (0064), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Rose without repainting risk. See the full Lord Baltimore swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Rose
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Lord Baltimore (0064), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Rose without repainting risk. See the full Lord Baltimore swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Rose
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Desert Rose is Red River Clay (2091-40) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red River Clay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert Rose
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Desert Rose is Terra Rosa (DE5096) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terra Rosa swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Rose
At Valspar, the closest color to Desert Rose is Spanish Rose Shadow (1008-5B) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19.5 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spanish Rose Shadow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Rose
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Desert Rose is Aged Clay (305-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Rose
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Desert Rose. The nearest is Clover Blossom (BD57) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clover Blossom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Rose
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Desert Rose. The nearest is Raspberry Ripple (PPG18-31) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Raspberry Ripple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Desert Rose
Clare has no exact twin of Desert Rose. The nearest is Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Rose
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Rose — the nearest deck color, Loggia (NO. 232), is clearly different (ΔE 5.78). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-12 instead. See the full Loggia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Desert Rose
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Rose — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 10.36). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-12 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Desert Rose
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Desert Rose — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 28.91). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-12 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →