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Ref. #775755 · MQ1-53

Rosy Sandstone

11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Rosy Sandstone MQ1-53 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #775755, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mystique Maroon from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Rosy Sandstone Technical Profile

HEX Code#775755
RGB119, 87, 85
LRV11.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr

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Rosy Sandstone in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Rosy Sandstone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrRosy Sandstone
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMystique Maroon

Mystique Maroon

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Berry Butter

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pine Cone

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Wild Cranberry

PPG

Very similar

River Rouge

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Chocolate Cherry

Vista Paint

Very similar

Hodley Red

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Australian Shiraz

Kilz

Very similar

Wood .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Madder

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Etruscan Red

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Chestnut Brown

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Rosy Sandstone

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Rosy Sandstone

#775755

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#998366

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Rosy Sandstone

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bistro

Complement

Wool .05

Rosy Sandstone Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Prairie Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

North Wind

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Back Stage

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Fired Brick

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Double Chocolate

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More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Scandinavian Sky

PPG · 1149-3

#C2D3D6

Midnight Clover

PPG · 1138-7

#3C574E

Country Faire

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#A9C0AD

Gray Morn

Valspar · 8006-11B

#CACACA

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Rosy Sandstone — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Rosy Sandstone have?
Rosy Sandstone by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rosy Sandstone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rosy Sandstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rosy Sandstone are Mystique Maroon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Berry Butter by Valspar (a near-identical match), County Road by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rosy Sandstone'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 Rosy Sandstone?
Rosy Sandstone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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