Cancun Sand 2016-70 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FDF4DF, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cancun Sand from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDF4DF · 2016-70
Cancun Sand
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cancun Sand Technical Profile
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Cancun Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cancun Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCancun Sand
Nearly identical
BehrCancun Sand
Cancun Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Magnolia Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Summer Haze Light
PPG
Nearly identical
God-Given
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honied White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Air .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cancun Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cancun Sand
#FDF4DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9CF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Cancun Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cancun 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cancun 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.
Cancun Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cancun Sand have?
Cancun Sand by Benjamin Moore 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 Cancun Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cancun Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cancun Sand are Cancun Sand by Behr (a near-identical match), Innocence by Behr (a near-identical match), Magnolia Bloom by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cancun 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 Cancun Sand?
Cancun Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cancun Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.