Sand Yellow 1002 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #C6A664, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Slice from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #C6A664 · 1002
Sand Yellow
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sand Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6A664
RGB198, 166, 100
Estimated LRV40.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandRAL
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Lemon Slice
Hirshfield's
#C4A461
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Flickering Gold
Dunn-Edwards
#C6A668
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Lemon Slice
Vista Paint
#C3A460
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Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams
#C2A462
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Earthen Sienna
Valspar
#C9A768
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Ripe Olives
Kilz
#C0A569
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Lemongrass
Behr
#C5A559
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Citrine
Benjamin Moore
#C9AC6F
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#D0AD6B
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Fool'S Gold
PPG
#CEA65D
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#CEAA5B
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Colors That Work With Sand Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sand Yellow
#C6A664
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sand Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sand Yellow 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 Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sand Yellow have?
Sand Yellow by RAL has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sand Yellow are Lemon Slice by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Flickering Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Lemon Slice by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sand Yellow'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 Yellow?
Sand Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 40.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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