Cape Sands 2004-6C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F6DCC9, 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.
Ref. #F6DCC9 · 2004-6C
Cape Sands
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cape Sands Technical Profile
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Cape Sands in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cape Sands in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCape Sands
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySandy Coral
Sandy Coral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sourpatch Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
York Bisque
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Love Story
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Faint Peach
Behr
Nearly identical
Muffin Magic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandy Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vintage Thread
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Spun Sugar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cape Sands
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Cape Sands.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cape Sands in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cape Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cape Sands are Sandy Coral by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sourpatch Peach by PPG (a near-identical match), York Bisque by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Cape Sands's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.