Light Sandstone ECC-15-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5E0D5, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hourglass from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5E0D5 · ECC-15-2
Light Sandstone
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light Sandstone Technical Profile
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Light Sandstone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Sandstone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLight Sandstone
Nearly identical
PPGHourglass
Hourglass
PPG
Nearly identical
August Moon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Etiquette
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oyster Pearl
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bonaire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mortar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Worn Pages
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Reserved White
Kilz
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Sandstone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Sandstone
#E5E0D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Sandstone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Sandstone 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 Light Sandstone.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Sandstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Sandstone have?
Light Sandstone 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 Light Sandstone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Sandstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Sandstone are Hourglass by PPG (a near-identical match), August Moon by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Etiquette by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light Sandstone'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 Light Sandstone?
Light Sandstone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Light Sandstone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.