Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Sandal |
| SKU | DEC715 |
| Hex | #C8AE96 |
| RGB | 200, 174, 150 |
| HSL | 29°, 31%, 69% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Dunn-Edwards Sandal
Sandal sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sandal is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Sandal within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C8AE96 in HSL space. Pair Sandal with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Sandal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sandal from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEC715 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandal
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sandal is Nomadic Desert (SW 6107) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nomadic Desert swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sandal
The closest Behr equivalent of Sandal is Basswood (MQ2-46). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Basswood and you'll get the same color. See the full Basswood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sandal
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sandal is Cream Soda (1082). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cream Soda and you'll get the same color. See the full Cream Soda swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sandal
Valspar's nearest match is Moose Mousse (3003-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45.1 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandal without repainting risk. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandal
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Persuasion (PPG1077-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandal without repainting risk. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sandal
Glidden's nearest match is Persuasion (PPG1077-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandal without repainting risk. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandal
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Natural Twine (411-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandal without repainting risk. See the full Natural Twine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandal
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sandal is Nomadic Desert (HGSW 3146) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nomadic Desert swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sandal
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sandal. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sandal
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sandal is Templeton Pink (NO. 303) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandal
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sandal is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sandal
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sandal is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sandal
Rodda's nearest match is Barley (CA052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandal without repainting risk. See the full Barley swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sandal
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sandal is Kalahari (C2-828) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sandal
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sandal is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →