Cavern Sand 0165 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #947054, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toffee Bar from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #947054 · 0165
Cavern Sand
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cavern Sand Technical Profile
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Cavern Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cavern Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sCavern Sand
Nearly identical
BehrToffee Bar
Toffee Bar
Behr
Nearly identical
Toasty
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cavern Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Standing Still
Valspar
Nearly identical
Penny
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caravel Brown
PPG
Very similar
Cowboy Trails
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ranch Home
Kilz
Very similar
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cavern Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cavern Sand
#947054
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4A177
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cavern Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cavern Sand 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Cavern Sand.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cavern Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cavern Sand have?
Cavern Sand by Hirshfield's 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 Cavern Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cavern Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cavern Sand are Toffee Bar by Behr (a near-identical match), Baked Sienna by Behr (a near-identical match), Toasty by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cavern Sand'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 Cavern Sand?
Cavern Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Cavern Sand's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.