Nantucket Sands HDC-CL-05G is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B4A89A, 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.
Ref. #B4A89A · HDC-CL-05G
Nantucket Sands
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nantucket Sands Technical Profile
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Nantucket Sands in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nantucket Sands in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNantucket Sands
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEvening Gown
Evening Gown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fawn Doe
Kilz
Nearly identical
Koala
Valspar
Nearly identical
Perfect Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Kelmscott
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Desert Dune
PPG
Nearly identical
Organic Greige
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hazy Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marshy Habitat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nantucket Sands
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Nantucket Sands.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nantucket Sands in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nantucket Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nantucket Sands are Evening Gown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pismo by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rocky Road by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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