Ref. #D2D3B0 · 770C-3
Sand Fossil
59%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sand Fossil Technical Profile
What color is Sand Fossil? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D2D3B0. Colors similar to Sand Fossil include Colorhouse Leaf .01, Colorhouse Glass .01, Vista Paint Golden Chartreuse. Sand Fossil has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Sand Fossil sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Sand Fossil reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Sand Fossil
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Golden Chartreuse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Maidenhair Fern
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Paris Mint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Olive Martini
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Home Body
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Celery Stick
Kilz
Nearly identical
Green Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Sand Fossil from other brands?
The closest matches are Leaf .01 by Colorhouse (#D2D1AD), Glass .01 by Colorhouse (#D0D3B2), Golden Chartreuse by Vista Paint (#CED1AC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sand Fossil?
Sand Fossil has an LRV of 59.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Sand Fossil's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.