Sand Dune 6086 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C5B1A2, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mink Haze from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C5B1A2 · 6086
Sand Dune
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sand Dune Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5B1A2
RGB197, 177, 162
Estimated LRV45.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#C2AE9E
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#C4B2A2
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Western Sandstone
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#C0AC9C
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#C2B1A1
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#CAB3A0
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#C7B5A4
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#BFACA0
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Colors That Work With Sand Dune
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sand Dune
#C5B1A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sand Dune
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sand Dune Room Palettes
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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 Dune — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sand Dune have?
Sand Dune by Sherwin-Williams 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 Dune from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sand Dune are Mink Haze by Behr (a close digital match), Jitney by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Western Sandstone by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sand 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 Sand Dune?
Sand Dune has a estimated lightness value of 45.9, 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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