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.
Ref. #B9AB8F · 1102-4
Prairie Dust
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Prairie Dust Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Prairie 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 Prairie Dust.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Prairie Dust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.