Bay Sands 5008-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D0CEC1, estimated 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.
Valspar · #D0CEC1 · 5008-1B
Bay Sands
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bay Sands Technical Profile
HEX Code#D0CEC1
RGB208, 206, 193
Estimated LRV61.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Lunar Landing
Dunn-Edwards
#D2CFC1
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Zephyr Breeze
Dutch Boy
#D1D0C3
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Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
#CFCEC0
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Cappuccino Froth
Behr
#D1D0C4
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Metallic Mist
PPG
#CDCCBE
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Sedate Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#D1CDBF
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Rodeo
Benjamin Moore
#D1CEC3
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Lanolin
Kilz
#D1D1C6
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Power Lunch
Vista Paint
#D5D2C7
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Power Lunch
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#D4D1C7
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Stone .04
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#C9CABD
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Colors That Work With Bay Sands
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bay Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay Sands are Lunar Landing by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Zephyr Breeze by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Cromarty by Farrow & Ball (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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