Sawdust (PPG1206-4) is a light yellow from PPG. Its LRV is about 79.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Shooting Star (99% match).

Compare Sawdust with other brands

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LRV

79.8 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1206-4

HEX

#FCE5AF

RGB

252, 229, 175

HSL

42°, 93%, 84%

Family

Yellows

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Sawdust FAQ

What is the LRV of Sawdust?

Sawdust has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 79.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Sawdust in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Shooting Star (304), 99%; Glidden: Sawdust (PPG1206-4), 99%; Behr: Gold Thread (P280-2), 97%; Valspar: Pecan Cream (3006-4B), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Glad Yellow (SW 6694), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Glad Yellow (HGSW6694), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Pasta (DE5331), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sawdust?

The HEX code of Sawdust (PPG1206-4) is #FCE5AF, RGB 252, 229, 175. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.