Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Nantucket Sands |
| SKU | HDC-CL-05G |
| Hex | #B4A89A |
| RGB | 180, 168, 154 |
| HSL | 32°, 15%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Nantucket Sands
Nantucket Sands sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Nantucket 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Magnolia Home
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Nantucket 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 #B4A89A in HSL space. Pair Nantucket 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 Nantucket Sands Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nantucket 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-CL-05G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Nantucket Sands is Rustic Oak (JG-110). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Rustic Oak and you'll get the same color. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Nantucket Sands is Desert Dune (PPG1023-4). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Desert Dune and you'll get the same color. See the full Desert Dune swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Evening Gown (CSP-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nantucket Sands without repainting risk. See the full Evening Gown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
Valspar's nearest match is Koala (8005-8D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nantucket Sands without repainting risk. See the full Koala swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
C2 Paint's nearest match is Mortar (C2-814), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nantucket Sands without repainting risk. See the full Mortar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Organic Greige (DEGR21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nantucket Sands without repainting risk. See the full Organic Greige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nantucket Sands is Fossilwood (404-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilwood swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
At Kompozit, the closest color to Nantucket Sands is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nantucket Sands is Illusion (SW 9592) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Illusion swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Nantucket Sands is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Nantucket Sands. The nearest is Hardwick White (NO. 5) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Nantucket Sands — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 7.98). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-CL-05G instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nantucket Sands
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Nantucket Sands — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 13.28). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-CL-05G instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →