Cancun Sand 310E-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FCF2DD, estimated LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lily from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FCF2DD · 310E-1
Cancun Sand
86%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cancun Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCF2DD
RGB252, 242, 221
Estimated LRV86.0
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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Colors That Work With Cancun Sand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cancun Sand
#FCF2DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BACC66
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cancun Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cancun Sand Room Palettes
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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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Cancun Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cancun Sand have?
Cancun Sand 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 Cancun Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cancun Sand are Lily by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Cancun Sand by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fine China by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cancun 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 Cancun Sand?
Cancun Sand has a estimated lightness value of 86.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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