Navajo Sand 40YY 69/112 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E4D9C5, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Muslin from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E4D9C5 · 40YY 69/112
Navajo Sand
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Navajo Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4D9C5
RGB228, 217, 197
Estimated LRV70.2
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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Muslin
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#E2D7C2
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Spanish Fortress
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#E3D7C2
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Sand Castle
Behr
#E5D9C6
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Exclusive Ivory
Dunn-Edwards
#E2D8C3
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Lion of Hadrian
Valspar
#E0D6C3
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Bleached Burl
Vista Paint
#E2D9C6
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Antique White
Sherwin-Williams
#E8DCC6
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Antique White
Dutch Boy
#E8DCC6
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Illusive Dream
Hirshfield's
#E1D5C2
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Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Colors That Work With Navajo Sand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Navajo Sand
#E4D9C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AF83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Navajo Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Navajo 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
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Navajo Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Navajo Sand have?
Navajo 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 Navajo Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Navajo Sand are Muslin by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Spanish Fortress by Kilz (a close digital match), Sand Castle by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Navajo 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 Navajo Sand?
Navajo Sand has a estimated lightness value of 70.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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