Southwestern Sand ECC-40-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EDE0CE, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bone White from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDE0CE · ECC-40-2
Southwestern Sand
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Southwestern Sand Technical Profile
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Southwestern Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Southwestern Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSouthwestern Sand
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBone White
Bone White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apricot Haze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Casa Blanca
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crewelwork Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Gingersnap
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Gingersnap
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
French Manicure
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aged Linen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Baked Custard
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Southwestern Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Southwestern Sand
#EDE0CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southwestern Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southwestern 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 Southwestern 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.
Southwestern Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southwestern Sand have?
Southwestern 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 Southwestern Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Southwestern Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southwestern Sand are Bone White by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Apricot Haze by Valspar (a near-identical match), Casa Blanca by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Southwestern 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 Southwestern Sand?
Southwestern Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.8, 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 Southwestern Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.