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Sand Trap

40%LRV Value
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Sand Trap 6066 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BBA595, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sanded Grout from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sand Trap Technical Profile

HEX Code#BBA595
RGB187, 165, 149
LRV39.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Sand Trap in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sand Trap in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsSand Trap
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySanded Grout

Sanded Grout

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Brown Teepee

Behr

Nearly identical

Notorious

PPG

Nearly identical

Boulder Beige

Valspar

Nearly identical

Trail Dust

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Quietude

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Swiss Cream

Vista Paint

Very similar

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Mochatini

Kilz

Very similar

Delicate Honeysweet

Hirshfield's

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sand Trap

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sand Trap

#BBA595

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAA85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sand Trap

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Quietude

Complement

Blue Pot

Sand Trap Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Smokehouse

Pop

Cavern Clay

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

River Rouge

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Raging Sea

Pop

Dazzle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Sand Trap.

Emerging Taupe

Sherwin-Williams · 6045

#B8A196

Glamour

Sherwin-Williams · 6031

#B6A09A

Antler Velvet

Sherwin-Williams · 9111

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Svelte Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 6164

#B2AC96

Orchid

Sherwin-Williams · 71

#BC9C9E

Tamarind

Sherwin-Williams · 7538

#C0A588

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

#FFD8AB

Cool December

Dunn-Edwards · DEW383

#FDFBF8

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Polo Tan

Behr · N260-3

#C8B597

Rusty Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5248

#EDB384

Sand Trap — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sand Trap have?
Sand Trap by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sand Trap in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sand Trap from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sand Trap are Sanded Grout by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Brown Teepee by Behr (a near-identical match), Notorious by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sand Trap'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 Sand Trap?
Sand Trap has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.6, 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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