Pure Earth PPU7-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A79480, estimated 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.
Behr · #A79480 · PPU7-5
Pure Earth
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pure Earth Technical Profile
HEX Code#A79480
RGB167, 148, 128
Estimated LRV31.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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#A79582
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Colors That Work With Pure Earth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pure Earth
#A79480
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital 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.
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pure Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pure Earth are Sanderling by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rapid Rock by PPG (a close digital match), Alexandria Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Pure Earth's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.