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PPG Sahara Splendor

PPG1088-7 · #9D7149 · LRV ~19.5

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Fort Sumner Tan (~98% proximity)

Sahara Splendor (PPG1088-7) is a dark brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Fort Sumner Tan (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Sahara Splendor in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

19.5 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1088-7

HEX

#9D7149

RGB

157, 113, 73

HSL

29°, 37%, 45%

Family

Browns

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Sahara Splendor FAQ

What is the LRV of Sahara Splendor?

Sahara Splendor has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Sahara Splendor in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Fort Sumner Tan (1119), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Aged Whisky (DET686), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Apple Butter (PPG15-02), ~97% proximity; Behr: Wave Of Grain (S290-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Must Love Dogs (V086-5), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: El Caramelo (SW 9106), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Smokey Topaz (HGSW6117), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~90% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sahara Splendor?

The HEX code of Sahara Splendor (PPG1088-7) is #9D7149, RGB 157, 113, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.