Adobe Sands 308-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EDD2C0, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spun Sugar from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDD2C0 · 308-2DB
Adobe Sands
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Adobe Sands Technical Profile
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Adobe Sands in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Adobe Sands in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyAdobe Sands
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSpun Sugar
Spun Sugar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
York Bisque
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Buff Tone
Behr
Nearly identical
English Scone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Melon Pink
PPG
Nearly identical
York Bisque
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
March Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Posh Peach
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Adobe Sands
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Adobe Sands
#EDD2C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBB477
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Adobe Sands
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Adobe Sands 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Adobe Sands.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Adobe Sands — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Adobe Sands have?
Adobe Sands by Dutch Boy 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 Adobe Sands in your own space before committing.
What colors match Adobe Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Adobe Sands are Spun Sugar by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), York Bisque by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Peach Fuzz by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Adobe Sands'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 Adobe Sands?
Adobe Sands has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.9, 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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Why Adobe Sands's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.