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Soft Sand

64%LRV Value
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Soft Sand 2106-60 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DDCEC6, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Champagne Glee from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Soft Sand Technical Profile

HEX Code#DDCEC6
RGB221, 206, 198
LRV63.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Soft Sand in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Soft 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 MooreSoft Sand
Nearly identical
ValsparChampagne Glee

Champagne Glee

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pale Starlet

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

First Kiss

PPG

Nearly identical

Coconut Macaroon

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Vision Of Light

Behr

Nearly identical

Unfussy Beige

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Desert Rock

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Peignoir

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Malted Milkshake

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Conch Pink

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Soft Sand

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Soft Sand

#DDCEC6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA785

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Soft Sand

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Papyrus Paper

Complement

Quartz

Soft Sand Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Northwood Brown

Pop

Flower Pot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Kalamata

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Steamed Spinach

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Edgecomb Gray

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Soft Satin

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Limestone

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April Showers

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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.

Sun Rays

PPG · 29YY 66/537

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Pumpkin Bread

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#C98F57

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

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Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Peach of Mind

Behr · CE-04

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Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Soft Sand — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Soft Sand have?
Soft 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 Soft Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Sand are Champagne Glee by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pale Starlet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), First Kiss by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Sand?
Soft Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.6, 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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