Sandy Sage 5008-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BDB9AA, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Phelps Putty from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BDB9AA · 5008-1C
Sandy Sage
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sandy Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDB9AA
RGB189, 185, 170
Estimated LRV48.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#C0BBAB
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#BCBAAB
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Techno Gray
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#BFB9AA
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Northern Cliffs
Benjamin Moore
#BBB6A8
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Hurricane Haze
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#BDBBAD
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Play on Gray
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#BAB6A9
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#C0BBAE
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Barista
Behr
#BAB8AC
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Colors That Work With Sandy Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandy Sage
#BDB9AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandy Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandy Sage 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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Sandy Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandy Sage have?
Sandy Sage by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Sandy Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Sage are Phelps Putty by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Jackson Antique by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cliff Face by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sandy Sage'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 Sage?
Sandy Sage has a estimated lightness value of 48.4, 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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