Drifting Sand 0218 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A89F93, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jackal from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #A89F93 · 0218
Drifting Sand
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Drifting Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#A89F93
RGB168, 159, 147
Estimated LRV35.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Jackal
Behr
#A9A093
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Drifting Sand
Vista Paint
#A79E91
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Intellectual Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#A8A093
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Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
#A8A093
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Mocha Mousse
Kilz
#A99F94
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Feldspar
Dunn-Edwards
#A69F93
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River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
#A7A094
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Graceful Gray
Valspar
#A8A298
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Simmering Smoke
PPG
#A99F96
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Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
#B4A693
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#AAA593
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Colors That Work With Drifting Sand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Drifting Sand
#A89F93
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Drifting Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Drifting Sand 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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Drifting Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Drifting Sand have?
Drifting Sand by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Drifting Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drifting Sand are Jackal by Behr (a close digital match), Drifting Sand by Vista Paint (a close digital match), True Taupewood by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Drifting 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 Drifting Sand?
Drifting Sand has a estimated lightness value of 35.2, 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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