Burning Sand 16-03 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C58F68, estimated LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glazed Ginger from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C58F68 · 16-03
Burning Sand
33%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burning Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#C58F68
RGB197, 143, 104
Estimated LRV32.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Burning Sand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burning Sand
#C58F68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B07E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burning Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burning Sand Room Palettes
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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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Burning Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burning Sand have?
Burning Sand by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Burning Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burning Sand are Glazed Ginger by Behr (a close digital match), Greek Amber by Valspar (a close digital match), Santa Fe Sunrise by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Burning 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 Burning Sand?
Burning Sand has a estimated lightness value of 32.5, 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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