Painted Desert Sand 2002-10B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C8AFA5, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hint of Mauve from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8AFA5 · 2002-10B
Painted Desert Sand
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Painted Desert Sand Technical Profile
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Painted Desert Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Painted Desert Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPainted Desert Sand
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHint of Mauve
Hint of Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Floral Arrangement
Behr
Nearly identical
Sashay Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sandstorm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Velveteen Crush
PPG
Very similar
Allegory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dusty Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Oak Plank
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Simply Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Painted Desert Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Painted Desert Sand
#C8AFA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Painted Desert Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Painted Desert Sand 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 Painted Desert Sand.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Painted Desert Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Painted Desert Sand have?
Painted Desert Sand 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 Painted Desert Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Painted Desert Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Painted Desert Sand are Hint of Mauve by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sand Pebble by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Just Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Painted Desert Sand'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 Painted Desert Sand?
Painted Desert Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Painted Desert Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.