Sand Fossil 770C-3 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2D3B0, 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.
Ref. #D2D3B0 · 770C-3
Sand Fossil
59%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sand Fossil Technical Profile
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Sand Fossil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sand Fossil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSand Fossil
Nearly identical
ColorhouseLeaf .01
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Golden Chartreuse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Maidenhair Fern
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Paris Mint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pearberry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Home Body
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Olive Martini
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Celery Stick
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pickling Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
Honeydew
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sand Fossil
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sand Fossil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sand Fossil 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 Sand Fossil.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sand Fossil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sand Fossil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sand Fossil are Leaf .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Glass .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Golden Chartreuse by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Sand Fossil's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.