Montauk Sands HDC-NT-20G is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BBAD9E, estimated LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castle Rock from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BBAD9E · HDC-NT-20G
Montauk Sands
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Montauk Sands Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBAD9E
RGB187, 173, 158
Estimated LRV42.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Montauk Sands
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Montauk Sands
#BBAD9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Montauk Sands
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Montauk Sands Room Palettes
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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
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Montauk Sands — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Montauk Sands have?
Montauk Sands by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Montauk Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Montauk Sands are Castle Rock by PPG (a close digital match), Pismo by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Rocky Road by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Montauk Sands'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 Montauk Sands?
Montauk Sands has a estimated lightness value of 42.9, 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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