Navajo Sand 40YY 69/112 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E4D9C5, 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.
Ref. #E4D9C5 · 40YY 69/112
Navajo Sand
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Navajo Sand Technical Profile
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Navajo Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Navajo Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGNavajo Sand
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMuslin
Muslin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spanish Fortress
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sand Castle
Behr
Nearly identical
Exclusive Ivory
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lion of Hadrian
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bleached Burl
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Antique White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Illusive Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Navajo Sand
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Navajo 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Navajo Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Navajo Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Navajo Sand are Muslin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spanish Fortress by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sand Castle by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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