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Benjamin Moore Desolate

OC-101 · #F7EBD3 · LRV ~83.9

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Oatmeal Cookie (~99% proximity)

Desolate (OC-101) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV 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 tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Oatmeal Cookie (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Desolate in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

83.9 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Desolate in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Oatmeal Cookie (DEC763), ~99% proximity; PPG: Crisp Candlelight (PPG1210-1), ~99% proximity; Behr: Smooth Silk (YL-W07), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Fresh Zest (SW 9662), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Frolic (7003-12), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.