Ref. #E2D6BD · DE6171
Sand Dollar
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sand Dollar Technical Profile
What color is Sand Dollar? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E2D6BD. Colors similar to Sand Dollar include Vista Paint Barberry Sand, Benjamin Moore Cream Fleece, Farrow & Ball Off-White. Sand Dollar has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Sand Dollar 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 Sand Dollar
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Barberry Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cream Fleece
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Off-White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Scribe
Behr
Nearly identical
Barberry Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Steamed Chai
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lovely Bluff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sand Dollar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sand Dollar
#E2D6BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sand Dollar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sand Dollar 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 Sand Dollar.
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 Dollar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sand Dollar have?
Sand Dollar by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Sand Dollar from other brands?
The closest matches are Barberry Sand by Vista Paint (#E0D4BB), Cream Fleece by Benjamin Moore (#DFD4BC), Off-White by Farrow & Ball (#E0D5BE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sand Dollar?
Sand Dollar has an LRV of 67.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sand Dollar's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.