Sahara Shade 310D-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E4A94A, estimated LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brass Mesh from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E4A94A · 310D-5
Sahara Shade
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sahara Shade Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4A94A
RGB228, 169, 74
Estimated LRV45.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Brass Mesh
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#E1A84B
Close digital match
Caramel Honey
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#E3AB57
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Mayan Gold
Benjamin Moore
#E0A44B
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Brittlebush
Sherwin-Williams
#EAAE47
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#EAAE47
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Colors That Work With Sahara Shade
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sahara Shade
#E4A94A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCC66C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sahara Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sahara Shade 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
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Sahara Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sahara Shade have?
Sahara Shade by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Sahara Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sahara Shade are Brass Mesh by PPG (a close digital match), Caramel Honey by Valspar (a close digital match), Mayan Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sahara Shade'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 Sahara Shade?
Sahara Shade has a estimated lightness value of 45.4, 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 Sahara Shade's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.