Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sahara Shade |
| SKU | 310D-5 |
| Hex | #E4A94A |
| RGB | 228, 169, 74 |
| HSL | 37°, 74%, 59% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Sahara Shade
Sahara Shade sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sahara Shade is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sahara Shade within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E4A94A in HSL space. Pair Sahara Shade with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Sahara Shade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sahara Shade from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 310D-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sahara Shade
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Brittlebush (SW 6684), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Shade without repainting risk. See the full Brittlebush swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sahara Shade
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sahara Shade is Glen Ridge Gold (301) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glen Ridge Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sahara Shade
At Valspar, the closest color to Sahara Shade is Pirate's Treasure (3006-5B) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.8 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pirate's Treasure swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sahara Shade
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sahara Shade is Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Brass Mesh and you'll get the same color. See the full Brass Mesh swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sahara Shade
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sahara Shade is Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Brass Mesh and you'll get the same color. See the full Brass Mesh swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sahara Shade
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Honeyed (115-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Shade without repainting risk. See the full Honeyed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sahara Shade
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sahara Shade is Zucchini Flower (DET478) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zucchini Flower swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sahara Shade
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sahara Shade. The nearest is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dutch Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sahara Shade
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sahara Shade is Lemon Essence (0934) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sahara Shade
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sahara Shade is Lemon Essence (0934) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sahara Shade
C2 Paint's nearest match is Amontillado (C2-589), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Shade without repainting risk. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sahara Shade
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Sahara Shade is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sahara Shade
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sahara Shade is Lemon Essence (0934) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →