Sand Fossil 770C-3 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2D3B0, estimated LRV 59 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Leaf .01 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D2D3B0 · 770C-3
Sand Fossil
59%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sand Fossil Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2D3B0
RGB210, 211, 176
Estimated LRV59.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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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Colors That Work With Sand Fossil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sand Fossil
#D2D3B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#98AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sand Fossil
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sand Fossil 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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Sand Fossil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sand Fossil have?
Sand Fossil by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Sand Fossil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sand Fossil are Leaf .01 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Glass .01 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Golden Chartreuse by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sand Fossil'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 Sand Fossil?
Sand Fossil has a estimated lightness value of 59.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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