Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Montauk Sands |
| SKU | HDC-NT-20G |
| Hex | #BBAD9E |
| RGB | 187, 173, 158 |
| HSL | 31°, 18%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Montauk Sands
Montauk Sands sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Montauk Sands is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Montauk Sands within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BBAD9E in HSL space. Pair Montauk Sands with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Montauk Sands Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Montauk Sands from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr HDC-NT-20G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Montauk Sands
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Montauk Sands is Chelsea Mauve (SW 2) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chelsea Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Montauk Sands
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Montauk Sands is Plymouth Rock (1543) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plymouth Rock swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Montauk Sands
Valspar's nearest match is Ivory Brown (6006-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montauk Sands without repainting risk. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Montauk Sands
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Discover (PPG1021-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montauk Sands without repainting risk. See the full Discover swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Montauk Sands
The closest Glidden equivalent of Montauk Sands is Castle Rock (10YY 41/083). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). If Glidden is your counter, order Castle Rock and you'll get the same color. See the full Castle Rock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Montauk Sands
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Snuggled (447-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montauk Sands without repainting risk. See the full Snuggled swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Montauk Sands
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Perfect Greige (HGSW 2475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montauk Sands without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Montauk Sands
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stanford Stone (DET696), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montauk Sands without repainting risk. See the full Stanford Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Montauk Sands
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Montauk Sands is Renewed (JG-113) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renewed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Montauk Sands
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Montauk Sands. The nearest is Hardwick White (NO. 5) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Montauk Sands
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montauk Sands without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Montauk Sands
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Marshy Habitat (0204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montauk Sands without repainting risk. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Montauk Sands
The closest Rodda equivalent of Montauk Sands is Stoneware (CA046). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If Rodda is your counter, order Stoneware and you'll get the same color. See the full Stoneware swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Montauk Sands
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Montauk Sands. The nearest is Missing Link (C2-894) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Missing Link swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Montauk Sands
Kompozit's nearest match is Marshy Habitat (0204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montauk Sands without repainting risk. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →