Sudan Sand Beige 30YY 53/125 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CFC1AC, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stony Ground from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFC1AC · 30YY 53/125
Sudan Sand Beige
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sudan Sand Beige Technical Profile
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Sudan Sand Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sudan Sand Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSudan Sand Beige
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallStony Ground
Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Beachcomber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cabo
Behr
Nearly identical
Bronze Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sail Cloth
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hopsack
Valspar
Nearly identical
Royal Flax
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Riverbed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Parsnip
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sudan Sand Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sudan Sand Beige
#CFC1AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sudan Sand Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sudan Sand Beige 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 Sudan Sand Beige.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sudan Sand Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sudan Sand Beige have?
Sudan Sand Beige by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sudan Sand Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sudan Sand Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sudan Sand Beige are Stony Ground by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Beachcomber by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Urban Putty by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sudan Sand Beige'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 Sudan Sand Beige?
Sudan Sand Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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