Desert Sand 00YY 52/119 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D2BEAD, 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.
Ref. #D2BEAD · 00YY 52/119
Desert Sand
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Sand Technical Profile
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Desert Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDesert Sand
Nearly identical
BehrAutumn Haze
Autumn Haze
Behr
Nearly identical
Cookie Dough
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chocolate Mousse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Baguette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bona Fide Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beige Rage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cheetah Tan
Kilz
Very similar
Oatmeal Beige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dry Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Sand
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
Pure 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
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Desert Sand.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Sand are Autumn Haze by Behr (a near-identical match), Cookie Dough by Valspar (a near-identical match), Milk Toast by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.