Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Craggy Desert |
| SKU | HGSW 3134 |
| Hex | #B99974 |
| RGB | 185, 153, 116 |
| HSL | 32°, 33%, 59% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Craggy Desert
Craggy Desert sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Craggy 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 at every US brand
14 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Craggy Desert within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #B99974 in HSL space. Pair Craggy 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Craggy Desert Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Craggy 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3134 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Craggy Desert
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Craggy Desert is Woven Wicker (SW 9104). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Woven Wicker and you'll get the same color. See the full Woven Wicker swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Craggy Desert
The closest Valspar equivalent of Craggy Desert is Corky (V088-4). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.1 vs 35). If Valspar is your counter, order Corky and you'll get the same color. See the full Corky swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Craggy Desert
The closest Behr equivalent of Craggy Desert is Amber Leaf (ECC-24-1). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Amber Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Amber Leaf swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Craggy Desert
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Saddle Tan (1124), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craggy Desert without repainting risk. See the full Saddle Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Craggy Desert
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mitered Edge (216-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craggy Desert without repainting risk. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Craggy Desert
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Craggy Desert is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Craggy Desert
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Craggy Desert is Sand (NO. 45) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Craggy Desert
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Craggy Desert is Walnut Hull (BD76) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Craggy Desert
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Craggy Desert is Golden Granola (PPG1094-5) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Granola swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Craggy Desert
At Kompozit, the closest color to Craggy Desert is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Craggy Desert
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Craggy Desert. The nearest is Warm Hearth (DE6110) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Warm Hearth swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Craggy Desert
Clare has no exact twin of Craggy Desert. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Craggy Desert
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Craggy Desert — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 8.95). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3134 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Craggy Desert
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Craggy Desert — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 9.14). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3134 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →