Valspar Desert Grass
3008-7C · #BDA975 · LRV 40.5
Compare with other brands: PPG Gracious Glow is a 98% matchDesert Grass (3008-7C) is a mid-tone yellow from Valspar. Its LRV is about 40.5 (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 PPG Gracious Glow (98% match).
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LRV
40.5 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
3008-7C
HEX
#BDA975
RGB
189, 169, 117
HSL
43°, 35%, 60%
Family
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Desert Grass FAQ
What is the LRV of Desert Grass?
Desert Grass has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 40.5 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.
What is the closest match to Desert Grass in other brands?
PPG: Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Dusted Olive (SW 9028), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dusted Olive (HGSW9028), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Avant Garde (272), 96%; Glidden: Nettle (PPG1111-4), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Twine (DE5501), 92%; Behr: Fresh Brew (M330-5), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), 88%. 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 Desert Grass?
The HEX code of Desert Grass (3008-7C) is #BDA975, RGB 189, 169, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.