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Benjamin Moore Desert Camel 2162-20

Desert Camel

Benjamin Moore

2162-20

About Desert Camel by Benjamin Moore

Desert Camel 2162-20 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 15% and hue near 32° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 15.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #8c663b

RGB: 140, 102, 59

Hue32°

Saturation41%

Lightness39%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Desert Camel from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Desert Camel

Benjamin Moore

2162-20

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Desert Camel looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Desert Camel 2162-20 a warm or cool color?
Desert Camel by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Desert Camel?
Desert Camel sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 32°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Desert Camel?
Brightness is about 15%. Saturation is around 41%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 39%. Hue is close to 32°. The hex value is #8c663b. The RGB value is 140, 102, 59.
Is Desert Camel better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Desert Camel has brightness around 15%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Desert Camel?
You can match Desert Camel with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Desert Camel work best in a home?
Desert Camel works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Desert Camel compare to a pure white paint?
Desert Camel is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Desert Camel in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Desert Camel

Benjamin Moore

2162-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Desert Camel in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Desert Camel

Benjamin Moore

2162-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Desert Camel. They add contrast without clashing.

Desert Camel

Benjamin Moore

2162-20

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