Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Desert Camel |
| SKU | PPG12-16 |
| Hex | #C2AE88 |
| RGB | 194, 174, 136 |
| HSL | 39°, 32%, 65% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Desert Camel
Desert Camel 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.
Desert Camel 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Desert Camel within Glidden'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 #C2AE88 in HSL space. Pair Desert Camel 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.
Glidden Desert Camel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Camel 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 Glidden PPG12-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Camel
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Earthy Ochre (SW 9532), 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 Desert Camel without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Ochre swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desert Camel
Behr's nearest match is Palomino Tan (BXC-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Camel without repainting risk. See the full Palomino Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Camel
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Yorkshire Tan (HC-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Camel without repainting risk. See the full Yorkshire Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Desert Camel
At Valspar, the closest color to Desert Camel is Withered Moss (6007-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.3 vs 44) 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 Camel
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Desert Camel is Desert Camel (PPG12-16). At ΔE 0.88 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 PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Desert Camel and you'll get the same color. See the full Desert Camel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Camel
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Desert Camel is Suncoast (316-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.98, 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 Suncoast swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Camel
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Harmonic Tan (HGSW 3195), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Camel without repainting risk. See the full Harmonic Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert Camel
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Desert Camel is Trail Blazer (DET633) — very close at ΔE 2.51, 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 Trail Blazer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Camel
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Desert Camel is Cat's Paw (NO. 240). At ΔE 0.97 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 Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Cat's Paw and you'll get the same color. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Camel
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Olive Gold (0281), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Camel without repainting risk. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Camel
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Desert Camel is Green Gold (0317). At ΔE 0.81 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 Hirshfield's is your counter, order Green Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert Camel
At Rodda, the closest color to Desert Camel is Ash Glaze (CA147) — very close at ΔE 2.92, 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 Ash Glaze swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Camel
C2 Paint's nearest match is Elm Leaf (BD29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Camel without repainting risk. See the full Elm Leaf swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Desert Camel
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Desert Camel is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) 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 Camel
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Desert Camel is Green Gold (0317). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Kompozit is your counter, order Green Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Gold swatch →