Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Vast Desert |
| SKU | UL170-17 |
| Hex | #C1AF97 |
| RGB | 193, 175, 151 |
| HSL | 34°, 25%, 67% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Vast Desert
Vast Desert sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Vast Desert is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Vast Desert 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 #C1AF97 in HSL space. Pair Vast Desert 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 Vast Desert Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Vast Desert 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 UL170-17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vast Desert
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Vast Desert is Khaki Shade (SW 7533). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Khaki Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Khaki Shade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Vast Desert
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Vast Desert is Kangaroo (AF-145) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kangaroo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Vast Desert
At Valspar, the closest color to Vast Desert is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vast Desert
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Vast Desert is Persuasion (PPG1077-3) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Vast Desert
Glidden's nearest match is Persuasion (PPG1077-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Vast Desert without repainting risk. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Vast Desert
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Vast Desert is Natural Twine (411-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natural Twine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vast Desert
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Vast Desert is Khaki Shade (HGSW 3455). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Khaki Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Khaki Shade swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Vast Desert
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Vast Desert. The nearest is Sandal (DEC715) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Vast Desert
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Embossed Letter (JG-106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Vast Desert without repainting risk. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Vast Desert
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Vast Desert is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Vast Desert
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Vast Desert without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Vast Desert
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Vast Desert is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Vast Desert
Rodda's nearest match is Cardamom (CA141), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Vast Desert without repainting risk. See the full Cardamom swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Vast Desert
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Vast Desert is Epicure (C2-829). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Epicure and you'll get the same color. See the full Epicure swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Vast Desert
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Vast Desert. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Vast Desert
At Kompozit, the closest color to Vast Desert is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →