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Natural Sand

65%LRV Value
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Natural Sand 2165-50 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ECD3AE, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frozen Custard from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Natural Sand Technical Profile

HEX Code#ECD3AE
RGB236, 211, 174
LRV64.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Natural Sand in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Natural 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 MooreNatural Sand
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFrozen Custard

Frozen Custard

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Just Peachy

PPG

Nearly identical

Calm Air

Behr

Nearly identical

Frozen Custard

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Weathered Coral

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Concord Buff

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

French Pastry

Valspar

Nearly identical

Goldilocks

Kilz

Nearly identical

Yellow Bloom

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Grain .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Farrow's Cream

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Natural Sand

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Natural Sand

#ECD3AE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B8BF73

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Natural Sand

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Chamois

Complement

Tranquil Blue

Natural Sand Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Aged Bronze

Pop

Pumpkin Pie

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Calypso Blue

Pop

Utah Sky

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Birmingham Cream

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Golden Straw

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Wheatfield

Benjamin Moore · 2159-50

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More orange colors from other brands

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

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Antique White

Valspar · 7002-20

#EFE8DA

Pebble Bluff

Vista Paint · OW136

#F4EDDF

Castle Ridge

Behr · PWN-41

#EADEC7

Sweet Marzipan

Behr · ICC-51

#ECD5AA

Natural Sand — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Natural Sand have?
Natural 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 Natural Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Sand are Frozen Custard by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Just Peachy by PPG (a near-identical match), Calm Air by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Natural 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 Natural Sand?
Natural Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.6, 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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