Sandcastle DEC740 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E5D7C4, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brandy from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E5D7C4 · DEC740
Sandcastle
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sandcastle Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5D7C4
RGB229, 215, 196
Estimated LRV69.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Sandcastle
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Brandy
Benjamin Moore
#E3D5C3
Close digital match
Antique Buff
Valspar
#E8DAC6
Close digital match
Lotus Pod
Sherwin-Williams
#E7D7C2
Close digital match
Desert Ivory
PPG
#E7D7C4
Close digital match
Tender Tan
Vista Paint
#E6D6C3
Close digital match
Sand Castle
Behr
#E5D9C6
Close digital match
Illusive Dream
Hirshfield's
#E1D5C2
Close digital match
Navajo White
Kilz
#E4D7C2
Close digital match
Breadcrumb
Dutch Boy
#E8D8C1
Close digital match
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
#DECFB9
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Colors That Work With Sandcastle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandcastle
#E5D7C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB181
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandcastle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandcastle 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
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Sandcastle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandcastle have?
Sandcastle 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 Sandcastle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandcastle are Brandy by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Brandy Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Antique Buff by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sandcastle'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 Sandcastle?
Sandcastle has a estimated lightness value of 69.2, 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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