Nantucket Dune 7527 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D0BFAA, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sahara Desert Sand from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0BFAA · 7527
Nantucket Dune
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nantucket Dune Technical Profile
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Nantucket Dune in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nantucket Dune in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsNantucket Dune
Nearly identical
PPGSahara Desert Sand
Sahara Desert Sand
PPG
Nearly identical
Cabo
Behr
Nearly identical
Bronze Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crumcake
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hopsack
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sahara
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bar Harbor Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Moth Wing
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nantucket Dune
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nantucket Dune
#D0BFAA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nantucket Dune
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nantucket Dune 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Nantucket Dune.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nantucket Dune — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nantucket Dune have?
Nantucket Dune by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nantucket Dune in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nantucket Dune from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nantucket Dune are Sahara Desert Sand by PPG (a near-identical match), Cabo by Behr (a near-identical match), Bronze Mist by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nantucket Dune'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 Nantucket Dune?
Nantucket Dune has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.6, 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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Why Nantucket Dune's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.