Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004) records 58.83% LRV and 81.6 L*_HK lightness (#D2C8BD, RGB 210/200/189). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.12, a*=1.59, b*=6.74, C*=6.93, h°=76.7°) place 1004 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Desert Light (1004) are Behr Cappuccino Froth (N210-2, ΔE=0.55) and Sherwin-Williams Realist Beige (SW 6078, ΔE=0.49).
Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004, #D2C8BD) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Desert Light (1004) | #D2C8BD | 58.83% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Cappuccino Froth (N210-2) | #D1C7BB | 58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.55 (98.8%) |
| Behr #2 | Ashen Tan (N220-2) | #D3CABF | 60% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Realist Beige (SW 6078) | #D3C8BD | 58.98% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.49 (99%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Worldly Gray (SW 7043) | #CEC6BB | 57.23% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for 1004: Cappuccino Froth (N210-2) delivers identical 58% reflectance to 1004 with matched C*=7.39 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for 1004: Ashen Tan (N220-2) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Desert Light (1004) with matched C*=6.71 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.07 equivalent for 1004: Old Map (N230-2) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Desert Light (1004) with +1.3 higher C*=8.23 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.49 match for 1004: Realist Beige (SW 6078) delivers identical 58.98% reflectance to 1004 with matched C*=7.14 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for 1004: Worldly Gray (SW 7043) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Desert Light (1004) with matched C*=6.56 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.41 equivalent for 1004: Popular Gray (SW 6071) delivers +2.4 LRV points lighter than Desert Light (1004) with -1.34 softer C*=5.59 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Desert Light (#D2C8BD, LRV 58.83%).
Desert Light (1004, b*=6.74) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 1004
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1004 (2700K shifts to #EEC1A0)
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Code 1004 (Desert Light) reflects 58.83% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004) registers J'=83.6, a'=1.31, and b'=4.71 with HSL (31°, 19%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.6 L*_HK. Because 1004 carries a*=1.59 red-green and b*=6.74 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.93, Desert Light projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1004 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Desert Light (1004) holds its native #D9C7B5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1004 adapts to #DFC5AD; at 3500K halogen, Desert Light transitions to #E4C4A8; at 3000K residential LED, 1004 warms to #EAC3A3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Desert Light (1004) settles at #EEC1A0.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004, #D2C8BD), Behr Cappuccino Froth (N210-2, #D1C7BB, LRV 58%) scores ΔE2000=0.55 and CAM16=0.51, followed by Ashen Tan (N220-2, ΔE=0.66). In Sherwin-Williams, Realist Beige (SW 6078, #D3C8BD, LRV 58.98%) achieves ΔE2000=0.49 ahead of Worldly Gray (SW 7043, ΔE=1.16). Coordinate 1004 with Distant Gray (2124-70) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Sunset Hill (1212) hallways, and Summer Peach (2167-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 58.83% (#D2C8BD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.6 L*_HK.
At 58.83% reflectance, Desert Light (1004) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.12) to hold its #D2C8BD color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.12, a*=1.59, b*=6.74) classifies Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.93 chroma and h°=76.7° hue.
Pair Desert Light (1004) with North & East Windows for 1004 (58.83% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 1004. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1004 shifts from #D2C8BD toward #EEC1A0.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004, #D2C8BD) are Behr Cappuccino Froth (N210-2, #D1C7BB) at ΔE2000=0.55 and Sherwin-Williams Realist Beige (SW 6078, #D3C8BD) at ΔE2000=0.49.
Both N210-2 and SW 6078 matches are verified against Desert Light (1004) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004, LRV 58.83%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (OC-151, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (OC-151) with Desert Light (1004) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.