Sandpit DE6118 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9E7C5E, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gingerbread from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E7C5E · DE6118
Sandpit
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sandpit Technical Profile
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Sandpit in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sandpit in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSandpit
Nearly identical
KilzGingerbread
Gingerbread
Kilz
Nearly identical
Outdoor Land
Behr
Nearly identical
Veldrift
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Veldrift
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Knubby Burlap
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Crunch
PPG
Nearly identical
Maryville Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rookwood Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Haute Hickory
Valspar
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sandpit
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandpit
#9E7C5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAB83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandpit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandpit 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 Sandpit.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sandpit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandpit have?
Sandpit by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sandpit in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandpit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandpit are Gingerbread by Kilz (a near-identical match), Outdoor Land by Behr (a near-identical match), Veldrift by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandpit'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 Sandpit?
Sandpit has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sandpit's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.