Sanderling S220-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C8AF9D, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morning Coffee from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C8AF9D · S220-3
Sanderling
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sanderling Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8AF9D
RGB200, 175, 157
Estimated LRV45.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Sanderling
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Morning Coffee
Valspar
#C3AB99
Close digital match
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
#CDB19D
Close digital match
Familiar Beige
Sherwin-Williams
#CAB3A0
Close digital match
Ball of Twine
Dutch Boy
#CAB3A0
Close digital match
Venetian Portico
Benjamin Moore
#C5AA97
Close digital match
Farmer'S Tan
Kilz
#C8AE98
Close digital match
Transcend
PPG
#C3AC98
Close digital match
Homespun Charm
Dunn-Edwards
#CDB5A6
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Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
#CAAB94
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Sands of Time
Vista Paint
#CBAB95
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Colors That Work With Sanderling
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sanderling
#C8AF9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sanderling
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Sanderling 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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Sanderling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sanderling have?
Sanderling by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Sanderling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sanderling are Morning Coffee by Valspar (a close digital match), Templeton Pink by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Familiar Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sanderling'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 Sanderling?
Sanderling has a estimated lightness value of 45.4, 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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