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Sandy Valley

35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Sandy Valley 1112 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C09866, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mannered Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sandy Valley Technical Profile

HEX Code#C09866
RGB192, 152, 102
LRV34.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Sandy Valley in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sandy Valley 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 Valley
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMannered Gold

Mannered Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Lariat Tan

Valspar

Nearly identical

Back to Basics

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Back to Basics

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Welcome Home

PPG

Nearly identical

Gingersnap

Behr

Nearly identical

Sahara Sands

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Aztec Yellow

Kilz

Very similar

Maple View

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sandy Valley

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sandy Valley

#C09866

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B0B380

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sandy Valley

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Back to Basics

Complement

Waterloo

Sandy Valley Room Palettes

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

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Buttered Yam

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Horizon

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sandy Valley.

Desert Beach

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Coffeehouse Ochre

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Gilded Ballroom

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Porter Ridge Tan

Benjamin Moore · 250

#BA9F65

Nugget

Benjamin Moore · AC-9

#B7916C

Maple Syrup

Benjamin Moore · 1105

#B98E61

More brown colors from other brands

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

Christmas Ornament

Vista Paint · 0186

#6B5848

Film Noir

Vista Paint · 0144

#463730

Light Roast

Vista Paint · 8654

#715A50

Yule Log

Kilz · LC290-02

#7C5641

Audrey'S Auburn

PPG · 50YR 16/127

#856A61

Oak Hollow

Dutch Boy · 415-5DB

#B09879

Sandy Valley — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sandy Valley have?
Sandy Valley by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Sandy Valley in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandy Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Valley are Mannered Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lariat Tan by Valspar (a near-identical match), Back to Basics by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandy Valley'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 Valley?
Sandy Valley has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.6, 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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