Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Sahara Splendor |
| SKU | PPG1088-7 |
| Hex | #9B7448 |
| RGB | 155, 116, 72 |
| HSL | 32°, 37%, 45% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Glidden Sahara Splendor
With an LRV of 20, Sahara Splendor is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Sahara Splendor works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Sahara Splendor within Glidden'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 #9B7448 in HSL space. Pair Sahara Splendor 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.
Glidden Sahara Splendor Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sahara Splendor 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 Glidden PPG1088-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Renwick Golden Oak (SW 2824), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Splendor without repainting risk. See the full Renwick Golden Oak swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
Behr's nearest match is Smokey Topaz (260F-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Splendor without repainting risk. See the full Smokey Topaz swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sahara Splendor is Warm Tan (2162-30). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Warm Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
At Valspar, the closest color to Sahara Splendor is Fields of Glory (V092-5) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.3 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fields of Glory swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sahara Splendor is Sahara Splendor (PPG1088-7). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sahara Splendor and you'll get the same color. See the full Sahara Splendor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sahara Splendor. The nearest is Stand of Reeds (220-7DB) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stand of Reeds swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sahara Splendor is Cardboard (HGSW 2182) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cardboard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sahara Splendor is Aged Whisky (DET686) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Whisky swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sahara Splendor is Country Charm (0263) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Charm swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
Hirshfield's's nearest match is English Bartlett (H0028), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Splendor without repainting risk. See the full English Bartlett swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sahara Splendor is Garam Masala (C2-631) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garam Masala swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sahara Splendor
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sahara Splendor is Golden Glove (0171) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Glove swatch →