Sandy Brown 1046 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D4C19E, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Cove from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4C19E · 1046
Sandy Brown
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sandy Brown Technical Profile
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Sandy Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sandy Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSandy Brown
Nearly identical
ValsparSandy Cove
Sandy Cove
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spanish Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spanish Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Desert Valley Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Beige Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Practical Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Bungalow Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Straw Harvest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sandy Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandy Brown
#D4C19E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandy Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandy Brown 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sandy Brown.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sandy Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandy Brown have?
Sandy Brown by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sandy Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandy Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Brown are Sandy Cove by Valspar (a near-identical match), Spanish Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Spanish Cream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandy Brown'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 Sandy Brown?
Sandy Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Sandy Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.