Sandstorm DE5295 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FEE2BE, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sisal from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEE2BE · DE5295
Sandstorm
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sandstorm Technical Profile
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Sandstorm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sandstorm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSandstorm
Nearly identical
ValsparSisal
Sisal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moonlight Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cheese Powder
Behr
Nearly identical
Liveliness
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hinoki
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Delicate Peach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Venetian Stucco
PPG
Nearly identical
Angel’s Wing
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Amber Light
Kilz
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sandstorm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandstorm
#FEE2BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CDD45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandstorm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sandstorm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandstorm have?
Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandstorm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandstorm are Sisal by Valspar (a near-identical match), Moonlight Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cheese Powder by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandstorm'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 Sandstorm?
Sandstorm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Sandstorm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.