Salmon Sand QE-02 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D8A890, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Harvest Peach from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8A890 · QE-02
Salmon Sand
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salmon Sand Technical Profile
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Salmon Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salmon Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSalmon Sand
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHarvest Peach
Harvest Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fortune’s Prize
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Arizona Dust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fortune's Prize
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cozy Melon
PPG
Nearly identical
Tan Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Tiffany Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
San Carlos Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rose Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salmon Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salmon Sand
#D8A890
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6AD7C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salmon Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salmon 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 Salmon Sand.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salmon Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salmon Sand have?
Salmon Sand by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Salmon Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salmon Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salmon Sand are Harvest Peach by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Fortune’s Prize by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Arizona Dust by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salmon 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 Salmon Sand?
Salmon Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Salmon Sand's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.