Arabian Sands 280E-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DDC9B8, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Penny from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DDC9B8 · 280E-2
Arabian Sands
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Arabian Sands Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDC9B8
RGB221, 201, 184
Estimated LRV60.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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#DECAB8
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#DBC8B6
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#DAC8B8
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#DAC8B8
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Tanner Trail
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#DCC6B4
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#D9C8BA
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Pinky Swear
Benjamin Moore
#DECDBE
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Dry Creek
Dunn-Edwards
#D8C7B6
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Ivory Ridge
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#D9C9B8
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Colors That Work With Arabian Sands
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arabian Sands
#DDC9B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFAD83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Arabian Sands
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arabian Sands 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
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Arabian Sands — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arabian Sands have?
Arabian Sands by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Arabian Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arabian Sands are New Penny by Valspar (a close digital match), Cocoa Cream by PPG (a close digital match), Lightweight Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Arabian Sands'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 Arabian Sands?
Arabian Sands has a estimated lightness value of 60.6, 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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