Beach Dune 8005-7C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D4C3AC, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baja from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4C3AC · 8005-7C
Beach Dune
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beach Dune Technical Profile
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Beach Dune in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beach Dune in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBeach Dune
Nearly identical
BehrBaja
Baja
Behr
Nearly identical
Kilim Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Westwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sahara
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mushroom Cap
PPG
Nearly identical
Adobe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bronze Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Garden Country
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sail Cloth
Vista Paint
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beach Dune
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beach Dune
#D4C3AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beach Dune
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beach 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Beach Dune.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beach Dune — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beach Dune have?
Beach Dune by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beach Dune in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beach Dune from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beach Dune are Baja by Behr (a near-identical match), Light Rattan by Behr (a near-identical match), Kilim Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beach 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 Beach Dune?
Beach Dune has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beach Dune's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.