Drifting Sand DCP-0218 is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B6B2A9, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Tinsel from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #B6B2A9 · DCP-0218
Drifting Sand
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Drifting Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6B2A9
RGB182, 178, 169
Estimated LRV44.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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#B5B2A9
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#B9B5AD
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#B4B2A9
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Driftwood Gray
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#B6B0A6
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#B4B0A9
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#B2B1A9
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Colors That Work With Drifting Sand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Drifting Sand
#B6B2A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Drifting Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Drifting Sand 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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Drifting Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Drifting Sand have?
Drifting Sand by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Drifting Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drifting Sand are Silver Tinsel by Behr (a close digital match), Greige by Behr (a close digital match), Laid Back Gray by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Drifting Sand'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 Drifting Sand?
Drifting Sand has a estimated lightness value of 44.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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