Silent Sands T17-11 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A99582, 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.
Ref. #A99582 · T17-11
Silent Sands
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silent Sands Technical Profile
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Silent Sands in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silent Sands in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSilent Sands
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSanderling
Sanderling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Village Crier
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winter Meadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rapid Rock
PPG
Nearly identical
Timber
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Kiln Dried
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cabot
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Free Wheeling
Valspar
Very similar
Clove
Kilz
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silent Sands
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
Pure 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
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 Silent Sands.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silent Sands in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silent Sands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silent Sands are Sanderling by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Village Crier by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Winter Meadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silent Sands's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.