Touch of Sand 9085 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D5C7BA, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Walnut Cream from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5C7BA · 9085
Touch of Sand
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Touch of Sand Technical Profile
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Touch of Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Touch of Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsTouch of Sand
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWalnut Cream
Walnut Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sand Storm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Scallop
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bermuda Sand
PPG
Nearly identical
Gravelstone
Behr
Nearly identical
Stable Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Alphano Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ivory Ridge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dry Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mannequin
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Touch of Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Touch of Sand
#D5C7BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Touch of Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Touch of Sand 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 Touch of Sand.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Touch of Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Touch of Sand have?
Touch of Sand by Sherwin-Williams 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 Touch of Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Touch of Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Touch of Sand are Walnut Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sand Storm by Valspar (a near-identical match), Perfect Backdrop by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Touch of Sand'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 Touch of Sand?
Touch of Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Touch of Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.