Sand Fossil 1098-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DECFB3, estimated LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Classic Buff from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DECFB3 · 1098-3
Sand Fossil
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sand Fossil Technical Profile
HEX Code#DECFB3
RGB222, 207, 179
Estimated LRV63.4
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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Compare alternatives to Sand Fossil
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Classic Buff
Valspar
#E1D2B6
Close digital match
Lentil
Behr
#DECFB5
Close digital match
Dirty Martini
Sherwin-Williams
#DDD0B6
Close digital match
Cochise
Dunn-Edwards
#DDCDB3
Close digital match
String
Farrow & Ball
#DDCDAE
Close digital match
Yarmouth Oyster
Hirshfield's
#DCCFB6
Close digital match
Moccasin
Benjamin Moore
#E0CFB4
Close digital match
Barely Beige
Dutch Boy
#E3D2B6
Close digital match
Muslin Tint
Vista Paint
#DECCAF
Close digital match
Pale Gold
Kilz
#DCD0B8
Close digital match
Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Colors That Work With Sand Fossil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sand Fossil
#DECFB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB181
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sand Fossil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sand Fossil 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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Sand Fossil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sand Fossil have?
Sand Fossil 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 Sand Fossil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sand Fossil are Classic Buff by Valspar (a close digital match), Lentil by Behr (a close digital match), Limescent by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sand Fossil'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 Sand Fossil?
Sand Fossil has a estimated lightness value of 63.4, 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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