Powder Sand 340C-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FAF6E2, 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.
Ref. #FAF6E2 · 340C-1
Powder Sand
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Powder Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Powder Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPowder Sand
Nearly identical
Vista PaintButtered Up
Buttered Up
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Diamond
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Narcissus
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Easter Lily
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Line Dried
Valspar
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Combed Cotton
PPG
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Powder Sand
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Powder Sand.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Powder Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Powder Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Powder Sand are Buttered Up by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Diamond by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pale Narcissus by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Powder Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.