Ref. #9B7448 · 1088-7
Sahara Splendor
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sahara Splendor Technical Profile
What color is Sahara Splendor? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9B7448. Colors similar to Sahara Splendor include Benjamin Moore Warm Tan, Benjamin Moore Gettysburgh Gold, Behr Smokey Topaz. Sahara Splendor has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Sahara Splendor creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Sahara Splendor pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Sahara Splendor
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Warm Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smokey Topaz
Behr
Nearly identical
English Bartlett
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tavern Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
English Bartlett
Vista Paint
Very similar
Praline Cake
Valspar
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sahara Splendor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sahara Splendor
#9B7448
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3A472
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sahara Splendor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sahara Splendor 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 Sahara Splendor.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sahara Splendor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sahara Splendor have?
Sahara Splendor by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Sahara Splendor from other brands?
The closest matches are Warm Tan by Benjamin Moore (#9A7346), Gettysburgh Gold by Benjamin Moore (#997349), Smokey Topaz by Behr (#9C7349). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sahara Splendor?
Sahara Splendor has an LRV of 19.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sahara Splendor's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.