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.
Ref. #C09866 · 1112
Sandy Valley
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sandy Valley Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Sandy Valley 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 Valley.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sandy Valley's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.