Pure Earth PPU7-05 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A79481, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sanderling from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A79481 · PPU7-05
Pure Earth
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pure Earth Technical Profile
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Pure Earth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pure Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPure Earth
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSanderling
Sanderling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rapid Rock
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Meadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Village Crier
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kiln Dried
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cabot
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Timber
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone Terrace
Valspar
Very similar
Clove
Kilz
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pure Earth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pure Earth
#A79481
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pure Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pure Earth Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pure Earth.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pure Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pure Earth have?
Pure Earth by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pure Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pure Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pure Earth are Sanderling by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rapid Rock by PPG (a near-identical match), Winter Meadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pure Earth's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pure Earth?
Pure Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pure Earth's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.