Sandy Valley 1112 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C09866, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #C09866 · 1112
Sandy Valley
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sandy Valley Technical Profile
HEX Code#C09866
RGB192, 152, 102
Estimated LRV34.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Sandy Valley
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sandy Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Valley are Mannered Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Lariat Tan by Valspar (a close digital match), Back to Basics by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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