Silent Sands T17-11 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A99582, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sanderling from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A99582 · T17-11
Silent Sands
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Silent Sands Technical Profile
HEX Code#A99582
RGB169, 149, 130
Estimated LRV31.5
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 Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Silent Sands
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silent Sands
#A99582
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 Silent Sands
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silent 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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Silent Sands — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silent Sands have?
Silent Sands by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Silent Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silent Sands are Sanderling by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Village Crier by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Winter Meadow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silent 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 Silent Sands?
Silent Sands has a estimated lightness value of 31.5, 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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