Sandy Clay BWC-25 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DDD9C5, estimated 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.
Behr · #DDD9C5 · BWC-25
Sandy Clay
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sandy Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDD9C5
RGB221, 217, 197
Estimated LRV64.0
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Crepe Papier
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#DBD7C4
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Overcast
Benjamin Moore
#DEDBC7
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Cozy Cream
PPG
#E0DBC7
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Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
#DED8C6
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Dream Grass
Valspar
#E4E0CB
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Moss Island
Vista Paint
#DDDBCB
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Air .03
Colorhouse
#E5DFC9
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Au Natural
Hirshfield's
#E5E1CE
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Warm Winter
Sherwin-Williams
#E1D9C6
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Dried Lichen
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#DDDCC4
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Colors That Work With Sandy Clay
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sandy Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Clay are Crepe Papier by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Overcast by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cozy Cream by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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