Southern Sand 8780 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #E9DFD4, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reliable White from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9DFD4 · 8780
Southern Sand
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Southern Sand Technical Profile
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Southern Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Southern Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSouthern Sand
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsReliable White
Reliable White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Almond Milk
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moroccan Moonlight
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Cashmere
Behr
Nearly identical
Riviera Dune
Valspar
Nearly identical
Old Lace
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bride to Be
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Siamese Kitten
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fresh Linen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Southern Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Southern Sand
#E9DFD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Southern Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Southern 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Southern 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.
Southern Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Southern Sand have?
Southern Sand by Vista Paint 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 Southern Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Southern Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southern Sand are Reliable White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Almond Milk by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Moroccan Moonlight by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Southern 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 Southern Sand?
Southern Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.9, 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 Southern Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.