Sand Dunes 1072 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EBDBC3, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Writers Parchment from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBDBC3 · 1072
Sand Dunes
70%LRV Value
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Sand Dunes Technical Profile
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Sand Dunes in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sand Dunes in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSand Dunes
Nearly identical
BehrWriters Parchment
Writers Parchment
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Oats
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yards Of Muslin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eaglet Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yellow Page
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clam Up
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Breadcrumb
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ethereal
PPG
Nearly identical
Antique Buff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sand Dunes
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sand Dunes
#EBDBC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sand Dunes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sand Dunes 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 Sand Dunes.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sand Dunes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sand Dunes have?
Sand Dunes 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 Sand Dunes in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sand Dunes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sand Dunes are Writers Parchment by Behr (a near-identical match), Wild Oats by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Yards Of Muslin by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sand Dunes'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 Sand Dunes?
Sand Dunes has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sand Dunes's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.