Sausalito 1209-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4E5C5, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rich Cream from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F4E5C5 · 1209-2
Sausalito
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sausalito Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4E5C5
RGB244, 229, 197
Estimated LRV79.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Sausalito
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rich Cream
Benjamin Moore
#F3E5C6
Close digital match
Melted Wax
Dunn-Edwards
#F6E6C5
Close digital match
Cream Cake
Valspar
#F4E4C2
Close digital match
Summer Sunshine
Behr
#F7E8C7
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Washed in Light
Vista Paint
#F8E8C7
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Cauliflower Cream
Hirshfield's
#F2E4C7
Close digital match
Create .01
Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
Close digital match
Limon Sorbet
Dutch Boy
#F5E9C7
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Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
#F5EACC
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Walnut Cream
Kilz
#F7E3C4
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New White
Farrow & Ball
#F5E8D0
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Colors That Work With Sausalito
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sausalito
#F4E5C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C36F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sausalito
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sausalito 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
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Sausalito — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sausalito have?
Sausalito by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sausalito from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sausalito are Rich Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Melted Wax by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Cream Cake by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sausalito'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 Sausalito?
Sausalito has a estimated lightness value of 79.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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