Sandcastle DEC740 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E5D7C4, 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.
Ref. #E5D7C4 · DEC740
Sandcastle
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sandcastle Technical Profile
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Sandcastle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sandcastle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSandcastle
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBrandy
Brandy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique Buff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lotus Pod
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Tender Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sand Castle
Behr
Nearly identical
Illusive Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Breadcrumb
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sandcastle
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Sandcastle.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sandcastle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandcastle have?
Sandcastle by Dunn-Edwards 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 Sandcastle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandcastle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandcastle are Brandy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brandy Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Antique Buff by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sandcastle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.