Sandy Beach DE5260 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9E2D0, 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.
Ref. #F9E2D0 · DE5260
Sandy Beach
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sandy Beach Technical Profile
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Sandy Beach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sandy Beach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSandy Beach
Nearly identical
ValsparPeach Kiss
Peach Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nautilus Shell
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chafed Wheat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sweet Serenity
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chafed Wheat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fair Ivory
Behr
Nearly identical
Pecan Sandie
PPG
Nearly identical
Peach Shimmer
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nearly Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sandy Beach
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sandy Beach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandy Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Beach are Peach Kiss by Valspar (a near-identical match), Nautilus Shell by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chafed Wheat by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sandy Beach's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.