Sandy Beach DE5260 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9E2D0, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peach Kiss from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F9E2D0 · DE5260
Sandy Beach
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sandy Beach Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9E2D0
RGB249, 226, 208
Estimated LRV79.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Sandy Beach
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Peach Kiss
Valspar
#FBE4D2
Close digital match
Nautilus Shell
Benjamin Moore
#F8E0CE
Close digital match
Chafed Wheat
Hirshfield's
#F6E0CF
Close digital match
Sweet Serenity
Kilz
#FBE3D2
Close digital match
Chafed Wheat
Vista Paint
#F6E1CF
Close digital match
Fair Ivory
Behr
#FDE6D5
Close digital match
Pecan Sandie
PPG
#F4DECB
Close digital match
Peach Shimmer
Dutch Boy
#F8E4D2
Close digital match
Nearly Peach
Sherwin-Williams
#EFDED1
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#EFD6C7
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Colors That Work With Sandy Beach
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandy Beach
#F9E2D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8C36A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandy Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandy Beach 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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Sandy Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandy Beach have?
Sandy Beach 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 Sandy Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Beach are Peach Kiss by Valspar (a close digital match), Nautilus Shell by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Chafed Wheat by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sandy Beach'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 Sandy Beach?
Sandy Beach has a estimated lightness value of 79.1, 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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