Sand Yellow 1002 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #C6A664, 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.
Ref. #C6A664 · 1002
Sand Yellow
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sand Yellow Technical Profile
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Sand Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sand Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALSand Yellow
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLemon Slice
Lemon Slice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Flickering Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Slice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Earthen Sienna
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lemongrass
Behr
Nearly identical
Citrine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Craft Paper Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fool'S Gold
PPG
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sand Yellow
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
Pure 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
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Sand Yellow.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sand Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sand Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sand Yellow are Lemon Slice by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Flickering Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lemon Slice by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sand Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.