Sandy Cove 00YY 30/200 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AF9175, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Craftsman Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF9175 · 00YY 30/200
Sandy Cove
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sandy Cove Technical Profile
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Sandy Cove in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sandy Cove in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSandy Cove
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCraftsman Brown
Craftsman Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Keystone
Behr
Nearly identical
Colorado Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Country Life
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tiramisu
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caramelized
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Changing Seasons
Valspar
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sandy Cove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandy Cove
#AF9175
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandy Cove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandy Cove 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sandy Cove.
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 Cove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandy Cove have?
Sandy Cove by PPG has a neutral 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 Cove in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandy Cove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Cove are Craftsman Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Keystone by Behr (a near-identical match), Colorado Trail by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandy Cove'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 Cove?
Sandy Cove has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.6, 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
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 Sandy Cove's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.