Cocoa Sand by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Cocoa Sand

56%LRV Value
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Cocoa Sand 1122 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBC6AD, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tres Naturale from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cocoa Sand Technical Profile

HEX Code#DBC6AD
RGB219, 198, 173
LRV56.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Cocoa Sand in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cocoa 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 MooreCocoa Sand
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTres Naturale

Tres Naturale

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Riviera Retreat

Behr

Nearly identical

Cliff's View

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mushroom Cap

PPG

Nearly identical

Westwood

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Holmes Cream

Valspar

Nearly identical

Heritage Hills

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Oxford Stone

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Flan

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Tea With Cream

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cocoa Sand

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cocoa Sand

#DBC6AD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AFB181

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cocoa Sand

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Colony Buff

Complement

Novella Blue

Cocoa Sand Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Evening Grove

Pop

Buttered Yam

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Newport Green

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cocoa Sand.

Monroe Bisque

Benjamin Moore · HC-26

#DBCBAB

Jonesboro Cream

Benjamin Moore · 241

#D3C8AA

Harmony

Benjamin Moore · AF-90

#DECDB2

Powell Buff

Benjamin Moore · HC-35

#DFCDA8

Hemp

Benjamin Moore · CC-578

#D2C6A9

Shaker Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-45

#D2C3A8

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Polo Tan

Behr · N260-3

#C8B597

Rusty Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5248

#EDB384

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Cocoa Sand — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cocoa Sand have?
Cocoa 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 Cocoa Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocoa Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Sand are Tres Naturale by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Riviera Retreat by Behr (a near-identical match), Colony Buff by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cocoa 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 Cocoa Sand?
Cocoa Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.1, 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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