Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Nile Sand |
| SKU | UL170-19 |
| Hex | #BAAC94 |
| RGB | 186, 172, 148 |
| HSL | 38°, 22%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Nile Sand
Nile Sand sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Nile Sand 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
16 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Nile Sand 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 #BAAC94 in HSL space. Pair Nile Sand 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 Nile Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nile Sand 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 UL170-19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nile Sand
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Portico (SW 7548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nile Sand without repainting risk. See the full Portico swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nile Sand
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nile Sand is Embassy Green (1523) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embassy Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nile Sand
At Valspar, the closest color to Nile Sand is Ivory Brown (6006-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nile Sand
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is True Khaki (PPG14-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nile Sand without repainting risk. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nile Sand
Glidden's nearest match is True Khaki (PPG14-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nile Sand without repainting risk. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nile Sand
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Khaki-ed (419-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nile Sand without repainting risk. See the full Khaki-ed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nile Sand
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Universal Khaki (HGSW 3185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nile Sand without repainting risk. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nile Sand
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Egyptian Sand (DE6207), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nile Sand without repainting risk. See the full Egyptian Sand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nile Sand
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Embossed Letter (JG-106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nile Sand without repainting risk. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nile Sand
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Nile Sand is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nile Sand
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Nile Sand is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nile Sand
Rodda's nearest match is Ginger (CA086), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nile Sand without repainting risk. See the full Ginger swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nile Sand
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Nile Sand is Thread Count (C2-830). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Thread Count and you'll get the same color. See the full Thread Count swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nile Sand
At Kompozit, the closest color to Nile Sand is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →