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Behr Sonoran Desert

N240-3 · #CFB8A1 · LRV 50.1

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Rustic Taupe is a 98% match

Sonoran Desert (N240-3) is a mid-tone beige from Behr with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 50.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Rustic Taupe (98% match).

Compare Sonoran Desert with other brands

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LRV

50.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

N240-3

HEX

#CFB8A1

RGB

207, 184, 161

HSL

30°, 32%, 72%

Family

Beiges

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Sonoran Desert FAQ

What undertone does Sonoran Desert have?

Sonoran Desert is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Sonoran Desert?

Sonoran Desert has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 50.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Sonoran Desert in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Rustic Taupe (DE6129), 98%; PPG: Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), 96%; Valspar: My Piazza (M133), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Sierra Hills (1053), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Ginger Root (SW 9095), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Practical Beige (HGSW6100), 96%; Glidden: Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink (No. 303), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sonoran Desert?

The HEX code of Sonoran Desert (N240-3) is #CFB8A1, RGB 207, 184, 161. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.