Nantucket Sands HDC-CL-05G is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B4A89A, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Gown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B4A89A · HDC-CL-05G
Nantucket Sands
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nantucket Sands Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4A89A
RGB180, 168, 154
Estimated LRV40.0
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 Familygray
BrandBehr
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Perfect Greige
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#B7AB9F
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Organic Greige
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Hazy Gray
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Colors That Work With Nantucket Sands
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nantucket Sands
#B4A89A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nantucket Sands
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nantucket Sands 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
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Nantucket Sands — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nantucket Sands have?
Nantucket Sands by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Nantucket Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nantucket Sands are Evening Gown by Benjamin Moore (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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket Sands?
Nantucket Sands has a estimated lightness value of 40.0, 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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