Desert Shadows vs Wild Blue Yonder

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Desert Shadows reads as grey, while Wild Blue Yonder reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 27 vs 12, Wild Blue Yonder will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Desert Shadows's red character against Wild Blue Yonder's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Desert Shadows
Benjamin Moore · 2114-30
Hex#685553
LRV11.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2114-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Wild Blue Yonder
Benjamin Moore · CSP-620
Hex#798E99
LRV27.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-620
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Desert Shadows vs Wild Blue Yonder Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Desert Shadows on one side and Wild Blue Yonder on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Desert Shadows comparisons

See how Desert Shadows stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Desert Shadows
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Desert Shadows
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Desert Shadows
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Desert Shadows reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Desert Shadows
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Desert Shadows
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Desert Shadows
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Desert Shadows
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Desert Shadows
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Desert Shadows
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Desert Shadows
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Desert Shadows
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Desert Shadows
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Desert Shadows
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Desert Shadows reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Desert Shadows
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Desert Shadows
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Desert Shadows reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Desert Shadows
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Desert Shadows
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Desert Shadows
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Desert Shadows
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Desert Shadows
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Desert Shadows reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Desert Shadows
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Desert Shadows
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Desert Shadows
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Desert Shadows
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Desert Shadows reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Desert Shadows
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Desert Shadows
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Desert Shadows
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Desert Shadows
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Desert Shadows
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Desert Shadows
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone