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.
Ref. #ECD3AE · 2165-50
Natural Sand
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Natural Sand Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Natural 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 Natural 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.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Natural Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.