Cape Sands 2004-6C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F6DCC9, estimated LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Coral from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F6DCC9 · 2004-6C
Cape Sands
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cape Sands Technical Profile
HEX Code#F6DCC9
RGB246, 220, 201
Estimated LRV75.0
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 Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Cape Sands
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sandy Coral
Dutch Boy
#F4DBC7
Close digital match
Sourpatch Peach
PPG
#F4D9C5
Close digital match
York Bisque
Hirshfield's
#F3D9C7
Close digital match
Love Story
Benjamin Moore
#F2DAC7
Close digital match
Faint Peach
Behr
#F5DDC8
Close digital match
Muffin Magic
Vista Paint
#F9DCC5
Close digital match
Sandy Beach
Dunn-Edwards
#F9E2D0
Close digital match
Vintage Thread
Kilz
#FCE3CF
Close digital match
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
#EFD6C7
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Spun Sugar
Sherwin-Williams
#EDD2C0
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Colors That Work With Cape Sands
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cape Sands
#F6DCC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5BE6D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cape Sands
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cape 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
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Cape Sands — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cape Sands have?
Cape Sands by Valspar 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 Cape Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cape Sands are Sandy Coral by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sourpatch Peach by PPG (a close digital match), York Bisque by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cape 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 Cape Sands?
Cape Sands has a estimated lightness value of 75.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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