Seaside Sand 740C-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F4EFDD, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Combed Cotton from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4EFDD · 740C-1
Seaside Sand
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Seaside Sand Technical Profile
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Seaside Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Seaside Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSeaside Sand
Nearly identical
PPGCombed Cotton
Combed Cotton
PPG
Nearly identical
Timid White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Nearly identical
Buff Bluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pumice Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Whitewashed Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Glisten Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seaside Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seaside Sand
#F4EFDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Seaside Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seaside Sand 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 Seaside Sand.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seaside Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seaside Sand have?
Seaside Sand by Behr has a neutral 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 Seaside Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Seaside Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seaside Sand are Combed Cotton by PPG (a near-identical match), Spice Ivory by PPG (a near-identical match), Timid White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Seaside Sand'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 Seaside Sand?
Seaside Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Seaside Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.