Desert Sand 00YY 52/119 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D2BEAD, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Haze from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D2BEAD · 00YY 52/119
Desert Sand
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2BEAD
RGB210, 190, 173
Estimated LRV53.5
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 Familyorange
BrandPPG
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#D2BFAE
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#CBB9AB
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Colors That Work With Desert Sand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Sand
#D2BEAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert 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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Desert Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Sand have?
Desert Sand by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Desert Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Sand are Autumn Haze by Behr (a close digital match), Cookie Dough by Valspar (a close digital match), Milk Toast by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert 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 Desert Sand?
Desert Sand has a estimated lightness value of 53.5, 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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