Valspar Desert Carnation
2005-7C · #C49072 · LRV ~32.9
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Frontenac Brick (~96% proximity)Desert Carnation (2005-7C) is a mid-tone orange from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 32.9 (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 Benjamin Moore Frontenac Brick (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Desert Carnation in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
32.9 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
2005-7C
HEX
#C49072
RGB
196, 144, 114
HSL
22°, 41%, 61%
Family
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Desert Carnation FAQ
What is the LRV of Desert Carnation?
Desert Carnation has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 32.9 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 Carnation in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Frontenac Brick (CC-182), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Honey Graham (PPG1069-5), ~94% proximity; PPG: Honey Graham (PPG1069-5), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Foxtail (DEC707), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Portrait Tone (SW 0039), ~93% proximity; Behr: Sugar Maple (S230-5), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tatami Tan (HGSW6116), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Naperon (No. 315), ~86% 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 Carnation?
The HEX code of Desert Carnation (2005-7C) is #C49072, RGB 196, 144, 114. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.