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Southwest Sand

35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Southwest Sand 8600 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #C2977E, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Carnation from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Southwest Sand Technical Profile

HEX Code#C2977E
RGB194, 151, 126
LRV35.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint

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Southwest Sand in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Southwest 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 PaintSouthwest Sand
Nearly identical
ValsparDesert Carnation

Desert Carnation

Valspar

Nearly identical

Brick Path

Behr

Nearly identical

Ginger Nut

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mellow Mauve

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Chinook Salmon

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cool Clay

PPG

Very similar

Cinnaswirl

Kilz

Very similar

Wilderness Cabin

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Money Tree

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Naperon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Southwest Sand

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Southwest Sand

#C2977E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AFA983

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Southwest Sand

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Metallic Gold

Complement

By The Sea

Southwest Sand Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

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Timeworn Terrcotta

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Jeans

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bonaventure

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Southwest Sand.

Money Tree

Vista Paint · 0037

#C9957B

Tailored Tan

Vista Paint · 0239

#BD9F7F

Simmering Ridge

Vista Paint · 0050

#CA9280

Topaz Tease

Vista Paint · 8640

#C39388

Blonde Shell

Vista Paint · 0170

#BD9671

Supreme Bean

Vista Paint · 8559

#CBA37E

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Grandma's China

Benjamin Moore · CSP-365

#E4E0D6

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Peach of Mind

Behr · CE-04

#FFE2B4

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Southwest Sand — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Southwest Sand have?
Southwest Sand by Vista Paint 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 Southwest Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Southwest Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Southwest Sand are Desert Carnation by Valspar (a near-identical match), Brick Path by Behr (a near-identical match), Ginger Nut by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Southwest 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 Southwest Sand?
Southwest Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.1, 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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