Sand Dune
Sand Dune is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#C9A886
LRV
42.14
Sand Dune's Color Strip
Sand Dune is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Chisel and Scone. The strip spans from Badlands at the lightest end to Raffia at the deepest. Strip Artisan16 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Sand Dune in Real Rooms
Sand Dune has a medium-high LRV of 42.14 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Sand Dune provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Sand Dune in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Sand Dune is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Sand Dune in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Sand Dune fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Sand Dune, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Sand Dune adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Sand Dune, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Sand Dune on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Sand Dune in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Sand Dune in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Sand Dune keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Sand Dune. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Sand Dune brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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