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.
Ref. #A18E77 · 7535
Sandy Ridge
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sandy Ridge Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Sandy Ridge 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Sandy Ridge.
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 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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Why Sandy Ridge's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.