Mexican Sand 7519 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AF9781, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Timber from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #AF9781 · 7519
Mexican Sand
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mexican Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#AF9781
RGB175, 151, 129
Estimated LRV32.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Timber
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#AF9781
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Roasted Hazelnut
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#B0967F
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Let'S Get Cozy
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#AE947E
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Valspar
#B2977E
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Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
#B0967C
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Country Dweller
Vista Paint
#AF967C
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Coffee Cake
Kilz
#B4977F
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Weathered Wood
PPG
#B19C86
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Tiramisu
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#B5977B
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Colors That Work With Mexican Sand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mexican Sand
#AF9781
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mexican Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mexican 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
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Mexican Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mexican Sand have?
Mexican Sand by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Mexican Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexican Sand are Timber by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Roasted Hazelnut by Behr (a close digital match), Let'S Get Cozy by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mexican 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 Mexican Sand?
Mexican Sand has a estimated lightness value of 32.8, 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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