Buried In Sand RK150 is a beige paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #CDC2B6, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Penthouse View from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDC2B6 · RK150
Buried In Sand
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buried In Sand Technical Profile
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Buried In Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buried In Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBuried In Sand
Nearly identical
BehrPenthouse View
Penthouse View
Behr
Nearly identical
Great Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Alphano Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Perfect Backdrop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Twilight Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bluffwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Awakening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buried In Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buried In Sand
#CDC2B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buried In Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buried In 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
Similar Kilz Colors
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Buried In Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buried In Sand have?
Buried In Sand by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buried In Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buried In Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buried In Sand are Penthouse View by Behr (a near-identical match), Great Gray by PPG (a near-identical match), Alphano Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buried In 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 Buried In Sand?
Buried In Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.9, 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 Buried In Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.