Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Desert Grass |
| SKU | 3008-7C |
| Hex | #BDA975 |
| RGB | 189, 169, 117 |
| HSL | 43°, 35%, 60% |
| LRV | 40.5 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Desert Grass
Desert Grass sits in the mid-range at LRV 40.5, 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 Grass 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
PPG / Glidden
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 Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Desert Grass within Valspar'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 #BDA975 in HSL space. Pair Desert Grass 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.
Valspar Desert Grass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Desert Grass 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 Valspar 3008-7C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Grass
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dusted Olive (SW 9028), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Grass without repainting risk. See the full Dusted Olive swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Desert Grass
At Behr, the closest color to Desert Grass is Everglade (MQ6-60) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everglade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Desert Grass
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Summerdale Gold (HC-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 40.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Grass without repainting risk. See the full Summerdale Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Desert Grass
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Desert Grass is Wright Pale Mustard (FLLW724) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Pale Mustard swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Desert Grass
At Glidden, the closest color to Desert Grass is Nettle (PPG1111-4) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nettle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Desert Grass
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Desert Grass is Snapping Turtle (220-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snapping Turtle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Desert Grass
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Grass without repainting risk. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Desert Grass
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Desert Grass is Twine (DE5501) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twine swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Desert Grass
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Desert Grass. The nearest is Biscuit (NO. 38) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 40.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Desert Grass
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Desert Grass is Sassafras (0310) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sassafras swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Desert Grass
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Desert Grass is Goldie Oldie (0387) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goldie Oldie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Desert Grass
Rodda's nearest match is Heathered Herb (R050), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Desert Grass without repainting risk. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Desert Grass
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Desert Grass is Bamboo (C2-875) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Desert Grass
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Desert Grass. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 40.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Desert Grass
At Kompozit, the closest color to Desert Grass is Goldie Oldie (0387) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.5) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goldie Oldie swatch →