Sahara Splendor 1088-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9B7448, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B7448 · 1088-7
Sahara Splendor
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sahara Splendor Technical Profile
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Sahara Splendor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sahara Splendor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSahara Splendor
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWarm Tan
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
Warm Praline
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sahara Splendor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sahara Splendor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sahara Splendor are Warm Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gettysburgh Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Smokey Topaz by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sahara Splendor'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 Splendor?
Sahara Splendor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.