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A match of Benjamin Moore 2162-20 Desert Camel is a warm, medium-deep camel brown with a muted golden undertone. Its low LRV gives it a fairly deep appearance, while the moderate chroma keeps it from reading flat or overly gray.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Benjamin Moore color reference is suited to railings, shutters, mailbox parts, speaker grilles, vent covers, switch plates, brackets, shelf supports, frames, knobs, and other small components where a warm brown needs to carry across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces. It can also be useful for PVC trim pieces and accessory hardware that need to coordinate with a related brown or tan finish.
Because this is a darker, more saturated brown, the final look can shift with substrate color, surface texture, and finish. Lighter or uneven bases may influence coverage, and gloss levels can make sheen differences and surface flaws more noticeable. Good prep and adequate film build matter when matching a solid, even appearance.
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Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence with their large selection of authentic colors such as the Benjamin Moore 2162-20 Desert Camel.
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Confirm 2162-20 Desert Camel from a physical swatch or a known existing painted sample, not from a screen image alone. Monitors, phone displays, and lighting can shift how the color looks.
MyPerfectColor uses the Benjamin Moore color reference to make its own custom match, so the order is for MyPerfectColor paint matched to 2162-20 Desert Camel, not Benjamin Moore's original paint product. If you are matching an existing part, verify that the target is the same color reference before you place the order.
The finish you choose changes how 2162-20 Desert Camel will look on the finished item. Lower sheen finishes usually reduce glare and hide minor surface texture better, while higher sheen finishes are easier to wipe clean but can make surface flaws and application marks more visible.
If the part will sit next to existing painted components, try to match the existing sheen as closely as possible. The same color can read differently across flat, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss surfaces, so sheen is a practical ordering choice, not just an appearance preference.
For MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 2162-20 Desert Camel, plan on about 20 square feet of coverage per can for one coat. Actual coverage depends on the size of the part, surface texture, how much the surface absorbs, how heavily you spray, and how many coats you need.
Rough or porous surfaces, darker underlying colors, and projects that need extra build will use more material. It is usually safer to order a little extra than to calculate to the exact minimum, especially if you need to cover small parts, hardware, or multiple items in the same color.
Yes. 2162-20 Desert Camel in custom spray paint is a practical option for switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar small items where a smooth sprayed finish is easier than brushing.
This is a good approach when you need a repeatable color on removable parts or awkward shapes. For metal or plastic pieces, make sure the surface is prepared correctly and apply light, even coats so the finish builds smoothly without runs or heavy texture.
Clean the surface first, then remove grease, dust, wax, or other contamination that could interfere with adhesion. If the surface is glossy or already coated, light scuffing may help the new coating grab better, but only do that when the substrate can handle it.
Mask off nearby areas you do not want to paint and test the product on the actual surface before coating the full item. That is especially important for plastics, metal hardware, and previously finished parts, because 2162-20 Desert Camel can look different depending on the substrate, texture, and number of coats.
MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 2162-20 Desert Camel enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.
While we can provide Benjamin Moore 2162-20 Desert Camel in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.