Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Palm Desert Tan |
| SKU | 1123 |
| Hex | #C8AC8E |
| RGB | 200, 172, 142 |
| HSL | 31°, 35%, 67% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Palm Desert Tan
Palm Desert Tan 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.
Palm Desert Tan 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
15 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Palm Desert Tan within Benjamin Moore'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 #C8AC8E in HSL space. Pair Palm Desert Tan 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.
Benjamin Moore Palm Desert Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Palm Desert Tan 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 Benjamin Moore 1123 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Townhall Tan (SW 7690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palm Desert Tan without repainting risk. See the full Townhall Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
At Behr, the closest color to Palm Desert Tan is Fox Hill (ECC-42-1) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fox Hill swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Fiddlesticks (8004-17D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palm Desert Tan without repainting risk. See the full Fiddlesticks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rabbit (PPG15-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palm Desert Tan without repainting risk. See the full Rabbit swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Family Legacy Tan (00YY 43/196), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palm Desert Tan without repainting risk. See the full Family Legacy Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Palm Desert Tan is Sycamore Bark (416-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.35, 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 Sycamore Bark swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Palm Desert Tan is Dromedary Camel (HGSW 3164) — very close at ΔE 2.56, 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 Dromedary Camel swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Palm Desert Tan is Sandal (DEC715) — very close at ΔE 2.12, 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 Sandal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Palm Desert Tan. The nearest is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Palm Desert Tan is Cowhide (0155) — very close at ΔE 2.81, 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 Cowhide swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Palm Desert Tan is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 3.45, 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 Apple Pie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
The closest Rodda equivalent of Palm Desert Tan is Waffle (CA114). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Rodda is your counter, order Waffle and you'll get the same color. See the full Waffle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Palm Desert Tan is Challah (C2-859) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Challah swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Palm Desert Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Palm Desert Tan is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 3.45, 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 Apple Pie swatch →