Glidden Desert Camel
PPG12-16 · #C2AE88 · LRV ~43.5
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Harmonic Tan (~98% proximity)Desert Camel (PPG12-16) is a mid-tone beige from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 43.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Harmonic Tan (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Desert Camel in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
43.5 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG12-16
HEX
#C2AE88
RGB
194, 174, 136
HSL
39°, 32%, 65%
Family
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Desert Camel FAQ
What is the LRV of Desert Camel?
Desert Camel has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 43.5 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Desert Camel in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Harmonic Tan (SW 6136), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Harmonic Tan (HGSW6136), ~98% proximity; Behr: Oat Field (S320-4), ~98% proximity; PPG: Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Handwoven (DE6200), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Dry Earth (6008-4A), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Yorkshire Tan (HC-23), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cord (No. 16), ~85% 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 Desert Camel?
The HEX code of Desert Camel (PPG12-16) is #C2AE88, RGB 194, 174, 136. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.