Sandy Peppers 8001-17G is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DE7231, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Treat from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DE7231 · 8001-17G
Sandy Peppers
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sandy Peppers Technical Profile
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Sandy Peppers in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sandy Peppers in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSandy Peppers
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySummer Treat
Summer Treat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fiery Orange
PPG
Nearly identical
Lava Lamp
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Invigorate
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Amber Wave
Behr
Very similar
Lava Lamp
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pumpkin Pie
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sweet Potato
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Very similar
Spice Market
Kilz
Visible difference
Create .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sandy Peppers
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandy Peppers
#DE7231
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5BA6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandy Peppers
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandy Peppers 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 Sandy Peppers.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sandy Peppers — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandy Peppers have?
Sandy Peppers by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Sandy Peppers in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandy Peppers from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Peppers are Summer Treat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Fiery Orange by PPG (a near-identical match), Lava Lamp by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandy Peppers'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 Sandy Peppers?
Sandy Peppers has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sandy Peppers's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.