Weathered Sandstone 1082-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFC0A6, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Romulus from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFC0A6 · 1082-4
Weathered Sandstone
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Weathered Sandstone Technical Profile
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Weathered Sandstone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Weathered Sandstone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWeathered Sandstone
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sRomulus
Romulus
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tiny Calf
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nature's Symphony
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rustic Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wassail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mesa Sand
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Adobe South
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Tower Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Weathered Sandstone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Weathered Sandstone
#DFC0A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B37C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Weathered Sandstone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Weathered Sandstone 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 Weathered Sandstone.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Weathered Sandstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Weathered Sandstone have?
Weathered Sandstone 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 Weathered Sandstone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Weathered Sandstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Weathered Sandstone are Romulus by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tiny Calf by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tiny Calf by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Weathered Sandstone'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 Weathered Sandstone?
Weathered Sandstone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.1, 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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Why Weathered Sandstone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.