Adobe Sand N240-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3D7C8, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Canton Cotton from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3D7C8 · N240-2
Adobe Sand
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Adobe Sand Technical Profile
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Adobe Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Adobe Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAdobe Sand
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCanton Cotton
Canton Cotton
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bauhaus Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Maybe Mushroom
PPG
Nearly identical
Cappuccino Foam
Valspar
Nearly identical
Frosted Toffee
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ageless
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dust Flats
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
October Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sandcastle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Adobe Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Adobe Sand
#E3D7C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Adobe Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Adobe Sand 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Adobe Sand.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Adobe Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Adobe Sand have?
Adobe Sand by Behr 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 Adobe Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Adobe Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Adobe Sand are Canton Cotton by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bauhaus Buff by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Kestrel White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Adobe Sand'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 Adobe Sand?
Adobe Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.0, 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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