Sandy Ridge by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Sandy Ridge

28%LRV Value
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Sandy Ridge 7535 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A18E77, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Incense Stick from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sandy Ridge Technical Profile

HEX Code#A18E77
RGB161, 142, 119
LRV28.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Sandy Ridge in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsSandy Ridge
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsIncense Stick

Incense Stick

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cottage Walk

Behr

Nearly identical

Reindeer Fur

PPG

Nearly identical

Roasted Mushroom

Kilz

Nearly identical

Alexandria Beige

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Stone Terrace

Valspar

Nearly identical

Bay Harbor Dock

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Pocahontas

Vista Paint

Very similar

Mouse's Back

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Whipcord

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sandy Ridge

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sandy Ridge

#A18E77

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ABAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sandy Ridge

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Woodbridge

Complement

Hilo Bay

Sandy Ridge Room Palettes

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

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Urban Jungle

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Hushed Auburn

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Dusted Truffle

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More brown colors from other brands

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

Iced Coffee

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#997F56

Honey Graham

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#BC886A

Khaki Moss

PPG · 30YY 27/226

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Welcome Home

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#907C51

Gingersnaps

Benjamin Moore · 1063

#AB865C

Fall Leaf

Kilz · LD290-02

#B48347

Sandy Ridge — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sandy Ridge have?
Sandy Ridge by Sherwin-Williams 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 Ridge in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandy Ridge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Ridge are Incense Stick by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cottage Walk by Behr (a near-identical match), Reindeer Fur by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandy Ridge'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 Ridge?
Sandy Ridge has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.3, 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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