Bay Sands 5008-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D0CEC1, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lunar Landing from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0CEC1 · 5008-1B
Bay Sands
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Bay Sands in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bay Sands in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBay Sands
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLunar Landing
Lunar Landing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Zephyr Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cappuccino Froth
Behr
Nearly identical
Metallic Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Sedate Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rodeo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lanolin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bay Sands
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bay Sands
#D0CEC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bay Sands
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bay Sands 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Bay Sands.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bay Sands — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bay Sands have?
Bay Sands by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bay Sands in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bay Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay Sands are Lunar Landing by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Zephyr Breeze by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cromarty by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bay Sands'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 Bay Sands?
Bay Sands has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.4, 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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