Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Salmon Sand |
| SKU | QE-02 |
| Hex | #D8A890 |
| RGB | 216, 168, 144 |
| HSL | 20°, 48%, 71% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Salmon Sand
Salmon Sand sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Salmon Sand is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Salmon 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 #D8A890 in HSL space. Pair Salmon 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 Salmon Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Salmon 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 QE-02 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salmon Sand
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Salmon Sand is Rosettee (SW 7581) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosettee swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Salmon Sand
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Salmon Sand is Salmon Mousse (046) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salmon Mousse swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Salmon Sand
Valspar's nearest match is Arizona Dust (2003-8A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Salmon Sand without repainting risk. See the full Arizona Dust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Salmon Sand
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Salmon Sand is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clay Fire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Salmon Sand
Glidden's nearest match is Londonderry Coral (60YR 43/225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Salmon Sand without repainting risk. See the full Londonderry Coral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Salmon Sand
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Salmon Sand is Harvest Peach (308-4DB). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Harvest Peach and you'll get the same color. See the full Harvest Peach swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salmon Sand
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Salmon Sand. The nearest is Orange Patina (HGSW 2105) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange Patina swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Salmon Sand
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Salmon Sand is Cedarville (DE5185) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cedarville swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Salmon Sand
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Salmon Sand is Fowler Pink (NO. 39) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fowler Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Salmon Sand
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Salmon Sand is Regina Peach (H039) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regina Peach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Salmon Sand
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Fortune's Prize (0036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Salmon Sand without repainting risk. See the full Fortune's Prize swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Salmon Sand
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sorbet (C2-528), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Salmon Sand without repainting risk. See the full Sorbet swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Salmon Sand
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Salmon Sand. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 39 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Salmon Sand
Kompozit's nearest match is Fortune's Prize (0036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Salmon Sand without repainting risk. See the full Fortune's Prize swatch →