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Prairie Dust

41%LRV Value
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Prairie Dust 1102-4 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B9AB8F, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greenbrier Beige from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Prairie Dust Technical Profile

HEX Code#B9AB8F
RGB185, 171, 143
LRV41.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG

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Prairie Dust in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Prairie Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGPrairie Dust
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGreenbrier Beige

Greenbrier Beige

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sepia Tone

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Sleepy Owlet

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Nile Sand

Behr

Nearly identical

Metal .02

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Travertine Path

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Travertine Path

Vista Paint

Very similar

Khaki-Ed

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Fresh Leaf

Valspar

Very similar

Khaki

Kilz

Very similar

Light Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Prairie Dust

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Prairie Dust

#B9AB8F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A7AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Prairie Dust

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Portico

Complement

Sea Lavender

Prairie Dust Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cowboy Hat

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Rhapsody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Husky Grey

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Prairie Dust.

Palm Springs Tan

PPG · 20YY 39/130

#B7A691

Rock Cliffs

PPG · 1101-4

#C0AF92

El Capitan

PPG · 1020-4

#B7A696

Potter'S Clay Beige

PPG · 40YY 38/107

#B2A896

Gift of Golden Straw

PPG · 50YY 44/211

#BFB38C

Kangaroo

PPG · 1078-4

#C4AD92

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Windsor Tan

Behr · MQ2-26

#C7B8A0

Chocolate Froth

Behr · 720C-2

#DFD6CB

Deep Marsh

Vista Paint · 0233

#ACA08C

Sedge

Vista Paint · 0226

#B1A690

Mesa Tumbleweed

Valspar · 2008-10A

#C8B9A9

Favorite Tan

Sherwin-Williams · 6157

#C1AE91

Prairie Dust — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Prairie Dust have?
Prairie Dust by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Prairie Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prairie Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Dust are Greenbrier Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sepia Tone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sleepy Owlet by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Prairie 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 Prairie Dust?
Prairie Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.4, 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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