Sawdust 1206-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FBE4AF, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shooting Star from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #FBE4AF · 1206-4
Sawdust
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sawdust Technical Profile
HEX Code#FBE4AF
RGB251, 228, 175
Estimated LRV79.1
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 Sawdust
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Shooting Star
Benjamin Moore
#FDE7B1
Close digital match
Natural Raffia
Vista Paint
#FBE4AB
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Golden Feather
Kilz
#FDE3AD
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They call it Mellow
Sherwin-Williams
#FBE4B3
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Whisper Yellow
Behr
#FFE6B3
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Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
#FDE8B6
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Grain .02
Colorhouse
#F4DEA8
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Spun Honey
Valspar
#FFE3AD
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Tiffany Light
Hirshfield's
#FDE4B4
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Pasta
Dunn-Edwards
#F7DFAF
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Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFD5A1
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Colors That Work With Sawdust
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sawdust
#FBE4AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD062
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sawdust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sawdust 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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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sawdust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sawdust have?
Sawdust 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 Sawdust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sawdust are Shooting Star by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Natural Raffia by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Golden Feather by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sawdust'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 Sawdust?
Sawdust has a estimated lightness value of 79.1, 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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