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.
Ref. #C2977E · 8600
Southwest Sand
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Southwest Sand Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Southwest 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 Southwest 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.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Southwest Sand's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.