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Coastal Sand

43%LRV Value
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Coastal Sand H0122 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C9A985, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fiddlesticks from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Coastal Sand Technical Profile

HEX Code#C9A985
RGB201, 169, 133
LRV42.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandHirshfield's

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Coastal Sand in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Coastal Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sCoastal Sand
Nearly identical
ValsparFiddlesticks

Fiddlesticks

Valspar

Nearly identical

Camel

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Coastal Sand

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Davanzo Beige

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Harvest Home

Behr

Nearly identical

Wright Dark Eggshell

PPG

Nearly identical

Dromedary Camel

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cork Bark

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Peanut Shell

Kilz

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Templeton Pink

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Coastal Sand

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Coastal Sand

#C9A985

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AFB181

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Coastal Sand

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Toasted Grain

Complement

Country House Blue

Coastal Sand Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Georgia on My Mind

Pop

Pumpkin

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Melbourne

Pop

Medieval

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Bowman Blue

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Coastal Sand.

Cowhide

Hirshfield's · 0155

#CDA688

Green Gold

Hirshfield's · 0317

#C5B088

Only Yesterday

Hirshfield's · 0296

#C9B08A

Olive Gold

Hirshfield's · 0281

#BFAC8B

Caramel Cloud

Hirshfield's · 0245

#D4AF85

Highlight

Hirshfield's · 0275

#BBA583

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

#D3B191

Sun Rays

PPG · 29YY 66/537

#FED372

Lychee

Benjamin Moore · AF-40

#F6EDDD

Pumpkin Bread

Behr · PMD-40

#C98F57

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Grandma's China

Benjamin Moore · CSP-365

#E4E0D6

Coastal Sand — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Coastal Sand have?
Coastal Sand by Hirshfield's 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 Coastal Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coastal Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coastal Sand are Fiddlesticks by Valspar (a near-identical match), Camel by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coastal Sand by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coastal 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 Coastal Sand?
Coastal Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.5, 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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