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Benjamin Moore Desolate

OC-101 · #F7EBD3 · LRV 83.9

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Oatmeal Cookie is a 99% match

Desolate (OC-101) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 83.9 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Oatmeal Cookie (99% match).

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LRV

83.9 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

OC-101

HEX

#F7EBD3

RGB

247, 235, 211

HSL

40°, 69%, 90%

Family

Beiges

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Desolate FAQ

What undertone does Desolate have?

Desolate is a light 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 Desolate?

Desolate has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 83.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Desolate in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Oatmeal Cookie (DEC763), 99%; PPG: Crisp Candlelight (PPG1210-1), 99%; Behr: Smooth Silk (YL-W07), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 98%; Glidden: Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Fresh Zest (SW 9662), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), 97%; Valspar: Frolic (7003-12), 96%. 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 Desolate?

The HEX code of Desolate (OC-101) is #F7EBD3, RGB 247, 235, 211. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.