Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Desert Floor |
| SKU | DE6186 |
| Hex | #C6B183 |
| RGB | 198, 177, 131 |
| HSL | 41°, 37%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Desert Floor
Desert Floor sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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 Floor 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Desert Floor within Dunn-Edwards'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 #C6B183 in HSL space. Pair Desert Floor 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.
Dunn-Edwards Desert Floor Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Floor 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 Dunn-Edwards DE6186 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Floor
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Desert Floor is Harmonic Tan (SW 6136) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harmonic Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desert Floor
At Behr, the closest color to Desert Floor is Perfect Tan (N280-4) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Floor
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Desert Floor is Barley Grass (271). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Barley Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Barley Grass swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Floor
At Valspar, the closest color to Desert Floor is Withered Moss (6007-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45.3 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Withered Moss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Floor
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Desert Floor is Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earthy Cane swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desert Floor
Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Floor without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Cane swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Floor
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Desert Floor is Shore Grass (221-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shore Grass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Floor
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Desert Floor is Harmonic Tan (HGSW 3195) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harmonic Tan swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Desert Floor
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Desert Floor is Summer Pear (JG-44) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Floor
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Desert Floor is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Floor
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Green Gold (0317), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Floor without repainting risk. See the full Green Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Floor
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Green Gold (0317), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Floor without repainting risk. See the full Green Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert Floor
Rodda has no exact twin of Desert Floor. The nearest is Berber (CA118) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Floor
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Desert Floor is Austin (C2-844) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Austin swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Desert Floor
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Desert Floor is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Floor
Kompozit's nearest match is Green Gold (0317), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Floor without repainting risk. See the full Green Gold swatch →