Sandy Clay BWC-25 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DDD9C5, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crepe Papier from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDD9C5 · BWC-25
Sandy Clay
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sandy Clay Technical Profile
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Sandy Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sandy Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSandy Clay
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCrepe Papier
Crepe Papier
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Overcast
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cozy Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Dream Grass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moss Island
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Au Natural
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Winter
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dried Lichen
Kilz
Very similar
Classical Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sandy Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandy Clay
#DDD9C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandy Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandy Clay 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 Sandy Clay.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sandy Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandy Clay have?
Sandy Clay by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sandy Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandy Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Clay are Crepe Papier by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Overcast by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cozy Cream by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandy Clay'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 Sandy Clay?
Sandy Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.0, 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 Sandy Clay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.