Sand Dune
Often used for its versatile qualities, Sand Dune remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#C5B1A2
LRV
45.92
Sand Dune's Color Strip
Sand Dune is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Simplify Beige and Trusty Tan. The strip spans from Simplify Beige at the lightest end to Java at the deepest. Browsing strip 197 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 46, Modest White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 46, Kestrel White is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 46, Modest White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 46 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 46 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (50 vs 46) makes Bona Fide Beige the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 47 and 46, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 46 and 46, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 46), opening up a space where Sand Dune encloses it.
At LRV 46 vs 29, Sand Dune is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 46 vs 6, Sand Dune is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 46 vs 11, Sand Dune is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 46 vs 7, Sand Dune is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Popular Gray reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 46), opening up a space where Sand Dune encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 46, Simple White is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 47 and 46, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
At LRV 46 vs 25, Sand Dune is decisively the brighter choice.
Sand Dune reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 24), opening up a space where Meadowlark encloses it.
At LRV 46 vs 32, Sand Dune is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 46 vs 28, Sand Dune is decisively the brighter choice.