Ref. #F1D5AE · DE5324
Fine Sand
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fine Sand Technical Profile
What color is Fine Sand? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F1D5AE. Colors similar to Fine Sand include Behr Calm Air, Valspar French Pastry, Valspar Clarified Butter. Fine Sand has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Fine Sand sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Fine Sand
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fine Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fine Sand
#F1D5AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDC46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fine Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fine 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Fine 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.
Fine Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fine Sand have?
Fine Sand by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Fine Sand from other brands?
The closest matches are Calm Air by Behr (#F0D5AF), French Pastry by Valspar (#F1D6AF), Clarified Butter by Valspar (#F2D4AC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fine Sand?
Fine Sand has an LRV of 69.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fine Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.