Sultan Sand 1068-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3C9BE, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tapestry Beige from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3C9BE · 1068-3
Sultan Sand
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sultan Sand Technical Profile
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Sultan Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sultan Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSultan Sand
Nearly identical
BehrTapestry Beige
Tapestry Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Petal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pout
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rodeo Dust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Quaint Peche
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Champagne Fizzle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Canyon Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nouveau Apricot
Kilz
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sultan Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sultan Sand
#E3C9BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1A781
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sultan Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sultan Sand 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 Sultan Sand.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sultan Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sultan Sand have?
Sultan Sand by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sultan Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sultan Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sultan Sand are Tapestry Beige by Behr (a near-identical match), Pale Petal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pout by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sultan Sand'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 Sultan Sand?
Sultan Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sultan Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.