Sahara DEC747 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D5C3AD, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kilim Beige from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D5C3AD · DEC747
Sahara
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sahara Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5C3AD
RGB213, 195, 173
Estimated LRV56.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Sahara
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Kilim Beige
Sherwin-Williams
#D7C5AE
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Westwood
Dutch Boy
#D7C5AE
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Beach Dune
Valspar
#D4C3AC
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Wild Porcini
Behr
#D6C4B0
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Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
#D6C2AC
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Mushroom Cap
PPG
#D6C3AA
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Adobe
Benjamin Moore
#D9C5AC
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Bronze Mist
Kilz
#CEBFAB
Close digital match
Heritage Hills
Vista Paint
#DCC7B1
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Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
#CCBCA9
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Colors That Work With Sahara
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sahara
#D5C3AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sahara
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sahara 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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sahara have?
Sahara by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sahara are Kilim Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Westwood by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Beach Dune by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sahara'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?
Sahara has a estimated lightness value of 56.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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