Painted Sands 1142 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ECD8C0, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Beige from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #ECD8C0 · 1142
Painted Sands
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Painted Sands Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECD8C0
RGB236, 216, 192
Estimated LRV70.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Painted Sands
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sandy Beige
Behr
#ECD7BF
Close digital match
Dune Walk
Vista Paint
#EBD6BE
Close digital match
Indian White
Sherwin-Williams
#EEDAC3
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Antique Parchment
PPG
#EAD8C1
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Nicole
Dutch Boy
#EBD9C3
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Tanglewood Park
Valspar
#E8D4BC
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Almond Cake
Kilz
#EEDAC4
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Floating Feather
Dunn-Edwards
#E9D8C2
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Wild Oats
Hirshfield's
#ECDBC3
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Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
#E4D5BC
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Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
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Colors That Work With Painted Sands
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Painted Sands
#ECD8C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Painted Sands
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Painted Sands 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
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Painted Sands — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Painted Sands have?
Painted Sands by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Painted Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Painted Sands are Sandy Beige by Behr (a close digital match), Dune Walk by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Indian White by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Painted Sands'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 Painted Sands?
Painted Sands has a estimated lightness value of 70.8, 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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