Desert Tan vs RAL 780-3

Desert TanBenjamin MoorevsRAL 780-3RAL EffectΔE 4.2Noticeable difference

Desert Tan is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 780-3 comes from RAL Effect. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 62 vs 57, Desert Tan will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Tan
Benjamin Moore · 2153-50
Hex#E6CFA1
LRV62.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2153-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
RAL 780-3
RAL Effect · RAL 780-3
Hex#DDC49A
LRV56.9
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 780-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Desert Tan vs RAL 780-3 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Desert Tan on one side and RAL 780-3 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 Tan comparisons

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

White Dove
Desert Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Desert Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

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

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

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

Desert Tan reads slightly lighter

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

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Desert Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Desert Tan reads slightly lighter

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

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Desert Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Desert Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Desert Tan reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Desert Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Desert Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Desert Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Desert Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Desert Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Black grey
Desert Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Piazza
Desert Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Desert Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Desert Tan reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Desert Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Senses
Desert Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Desert Tan reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Desert Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Desert Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Desert Tan reads slightly lighter

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

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Desert Tan
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Desert Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Desert Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Desert Tan reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Desert Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Desert Tan is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Desert Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Desert Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Desert Tan is the lighter choice