Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BB897C, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Santa Rosa from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BB897C · 2001-7C
Rosy Sandstone
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rosy Sandstone Technical Profile
HEX Code#BB897C
RGB187, 137, 124
Estimated LRV29.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Rosy Sandstone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rosy Sandstone
#BB897C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA185
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rosy Sandstone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rosy Sandstone 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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Rosy Sandstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rosy Sandstone have?
Rosy Sandstone by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Rosy Sandstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rosy Sandstone are Santa Rosa by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Soft Cranberry by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Big Cypress by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rosy Sandstone'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 Rosy Sandstone?
Rosy Sandstone has a estimated lightness value of 29.9, 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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