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Ref. #FAC5B4 · 017

Phoenix Sand

61%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Phoenix Sand 017 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FAC5B4, LRV 61 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Salmon Beauty from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Phoenix Sand Technical Profile

HEX Code#FAC5B4
RGB250, 197, 180
LRV60.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Phoenix Sand in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Phoenix 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 MoorePhoenix Sand
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSalmon Beauty

Salmon Beauty

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Salmon Beauty

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lite Coral

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Peach Fuzz

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Jazz Age Coral

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sunkissed Apricot

Behr

Very similar

Sweet Angel

PPG

Very similar

Pretty in Peach

Valspar

Very similar

Gentle Embrace

Kilz

Very similar

Nancy's Blushes

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Phoenix Sand

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Phoenix Sand

#FAC5B4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CFB363

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Phoenix Sand

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Teacup Rose

Complement

Utah Sky

Phoenix Sand Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Log Cabin

Pop

Racing Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Summer Plum

Pop

Apple Lime Cocktail

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Lucky Shamrock

Pop

Toronto Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Phoenix Sand.

Pink Canopy

Benjamin Moore · 010

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Sanibel Peach

Benjamin Moore · 072

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Antique Coral

Benjamin Moore · 1198

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Smashing Pink

Benjamin Moore · 1303

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Fresh Peach

Benjamin Moore · 060

#F1C1A5

Eraser Pink

Benjamin Moore · 2174-50

#E9BCB5

More red colors from other brands

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

Ode to Joy

Hirshfield's · 1137

#9D404A

Tudor Rose

PPG · 90RR 63/139

#F1C8CB

Tropical Coral

PPG · 42YR 43/439

#FA9A7E

Pompeian Red

Behr · PPU1-08

#915050

Toile Red

Sherwin-Williams · 6

#8B534E

Berry Crush

Hirshfield's · 0081

#73413E

Phoenix Sand — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Phoenix Sand have?
Phoenix Sand by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Phoenix Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Phoenix Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Phoenix Sand are Salmon Beauty by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Salmon Beauty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Young Girl by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Phoenix 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 Phoenix Sand?
Phoenix Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.5, 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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