Sahara Shade 310D-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E4A94A, 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.
Ref. #E4A94A · 310D-5
Sahara Shade
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sahara Shade Technical Profile
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Sahara Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sahara Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSahara Shade
Nearly identical
PPGBrass Mesh
Brass Mesh
PPG
Nearly identical
Caramel Honey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mayan Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brittlebush
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honeyed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Poppy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lion's Mane
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lemon Poppy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Spaghetti Squash
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sahara Shade
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sahara Shade.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sahara Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sahara Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sahara Shade are Brass Mesh by PPG (a near-identical match), Caramel Honey by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mayan Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Sahara Shade's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.