Sandal DEC715 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C8AE96, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nubuck from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C8AE96 · DEC715
Sandal
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sandal Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8AE96
RGB200, 174, 150
Estimated LRV44.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Nubuck
Benjamin Moore
#CAB099
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Basswood
Behr
#C7AE95
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Farmer'S Tan
Kilz
#C8AE98
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Tawny Tan
Sherwin-Williams
#CCB299
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Pale Powder
Valspar
#CCAF98
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Soft Buckskin
Vista Paint
#CEB097
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Transcend
PPG
#C3AC98
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Natural Twine
Dutch Boy
#C3AE99
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Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
#CAAB94
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#CDB19D
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Colors That Work With Sandal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandal
#C8AE96
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandal
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandal Room Palettes
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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
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Sandal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandal have?
Sandal by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sandal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandal are Nubuck by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cream Soda by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Basswood by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sandal'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 Sandal?
Sandal has a estimated lightness value of 44.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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