Powder Sand 340C-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FAF6E2, estimated LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buttered Up from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FAF6E2 · 340C-1
Powder Sand
88%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Powder Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAF6E2
RGB250, 246, 226
Estimated LRV88.0
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 Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Buttered Up
Vista Paint
#F9F4DF
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Diamond
Dunn-Edwards
#FAF7E2
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Pale Narcissus
Hirshfield's
#FAF5E2
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Easter Lily
Benjamin Moore
#F8F5E3
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Line Dried
Valspar
#F9F4DE
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Milk And Honey
Kilz
#F6F1DE
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Air .01
Colorhouse
#FBF8E7
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Combed Cotton
PPG
#F4F0DE
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Cream
RAL
#FAF4E3
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Split Banana
Dutch Boy
#F4EEDD
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Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
#EDEBDB
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#EDE9D8
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Colors That Work With Powder Sand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Powder Sand
#FAF6E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7C46E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Powder Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Powder 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
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Powder Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Powder Sand have?
Powder Sand by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Powder Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Powder Sand are Buttered Up by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Diamond by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Pale Narcissus by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Powder 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 Powder Sand?
Powder Sand has a estimated lightness value of 88.0, 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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Why Powder Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.