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Ref. #C6BB9C · 1112-4

Beach Dune

50%LRV Value
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Beach Dune 1112-4 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C6BB9C, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Star of Gold from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Beach Dune Technical Profile

HEX Code#C6BB9C
RGB198, 187, 156
LRV49.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG

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Beach Dune in Every Brand

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

PPGBeach Dune
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyStar of Gold

Star of Gold

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Tea Bag

Behr

Nearly identical

Stone Pedestal

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Baffin Island

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Epic

Valspar

Nearly identical

Courtyard

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lemongrass

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Helen of Troy

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Metal .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Season'S Change

Kilz

Very similar

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Silk Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Beach Dune

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Beach Dune

#C6BB9C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Beach Dune

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Helen of Troy

Complement

Charisma Blue

Beach Dune Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Olive Orchard

Pop

Cowboy Hat

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Purple Rhapsody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Azalea Leaf

Pop

Nocturne Shade

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Beach Dune.

Traditional Tan

PPG · 20YY 47/145

#C8B79E

Best Beige

PPG · 1085-4

#C6B49C

Northern Landscape

PPG · 1113-3

#C5C1A3

Bahia Grass

PPG · 1122-4

#B9BD97

Storybook Straw

PPG · 45YY 44/115

#BBB29E

Safari Green

PPG · 90YY 35/304

#D0C6A1

More beige colors from other brands

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

Nantucket Dune

Sherwin-Williams · 7527

#D0BFAA

Baja Dunes

Benjamin Moore · 997

#B8AB9B

Moonbeam

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR03

#C8BDB2

Stonewashed

Behr · PPU8-15

#DCD6C6

Oak Ridge

Benjamin Moore · 235

#C0AF8D

Victorian Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1531

#A9A28A

Beach Dune — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Beach Dune have?
Beach Dune by PPG 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 Beach Dune in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beach Dune from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beach Dune are Star of Gold by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Tea Bag by Behr (a near-identical match), Stone Pedestal by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beach Dune'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 Beach Dune?
Beach Dune has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.9, 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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