Serengeti Sand 290C-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FDE7D6, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Macaroon Cream from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDE7D6 · 290C-1
Serengeti Sand
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Serengeti Sand Technical Profile
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Serengeti Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serengeti Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSerengeti Sand
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMacaroon Cream
Macaroon Cream
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peach Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peach Cashmere
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peach Melba
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Serenity
Kilz
Nearly identical
Flowerbed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Panache
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peach Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Nearly Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serengeti Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serengeti Sand
#FDE7D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D1C961
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Serengeti Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serengeti 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 Serengeti Sand.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Serengeti Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serengeti Sand have?
Serengeti Sand by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Serengeti Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serengeti Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serengeti Sand are Macaroon Cream by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mood Lighting by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Peach Kiss by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Serengeti 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 Serengeti Sand?
Serengeti Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.9, 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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Why Serengeti Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.