Petaluma Dust 15-10 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AE9676, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Artisan Tan from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE9676 · 15-10
Petaluma Dust
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Petaluma Dust Technical Profile
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Petaluma Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Petaluma Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPetaluma Dust
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsArtisan Tan
Artisan Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oak Hollow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Burnt Almond
Behr
Nearly identical
Great Plains Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coyote Wild
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nankeen
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wooded Acre
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Petaluma Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Petaluma Dust
#AE9676
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Petaluma Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Petaluma Dust 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Petaluma Dust.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Petaluma Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Petaluma Dust have?
Petaluma Dust by PPG 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 Petaluma Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Petaluma Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Petaluma Dust are Artisan Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Oak Hollow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Burnt Almond by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Petaluma Dust'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 Petaluma Dust?
Petaluma Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Petaluma Dust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.