Sterling Shadow 1126-1 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E9EBDE, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sand Drift from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9EBDE · 1126-1
Sterling Shadow
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sterling Shadow Technical Profile
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Sterling Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sterling Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSterling Shadow
Nearly identical
BehrSand Drift
Sand Drift
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Eclipse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sublime
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sage tinged
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dusty Miller
Kilz
Nearly identical
Spinach White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ice Palace
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cascade Mountains
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grey White
RAL
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Glacial Hue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sterling Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sterling Shadow
#E9EBDE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#93AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sterling Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sterling Shadow 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 Sterling Shadow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sterling Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sterling Shadow have?
Sterling Shadow by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sterling Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sterling Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sterling Shadow are Sand Drift by Behr (a near-identical match), Summer Eclipse by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sublime by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sterling Shadow'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 Sterling Shadow?
Sterling Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sterling Shadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.