Sandy Beach 1072-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E9DAD2, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cliffswallow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9DAD2 · 1072-2
Sandy Beach
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sandy Beach Technical Profile
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Sandy Beach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sandy Beach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSandy Beach
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCliffswallow
Cliffswallow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bee'S Knees
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Oak
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Desert Bone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gallery Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cliffswallow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Faint Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Queen Conch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Conch Pink
Kilz
Nearly identical
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sandy Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandy Beach
#E9DAD2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEA884
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandy Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandy Beach 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 Sandy Beach.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sandy Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandy Beach have?
Sandy Beach 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 Sandy Beach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandy Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Beach are Cliffswallow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bee'S Knees by Behr (a near-identical match), Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandy Beach'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 Sandy Beach?
Sandy Beach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.1, 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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Why Sandy Beach's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.