Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sanderling |
| SKU | S220-3 |
| Hex | #C8AF9D |
| RGB | 200, 175, 157 |
| HSL | 25°, 28%, 70% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Sanderling
Sanderling 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.
Sanderling is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sanderling 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 #C8AF9D in HSL space. Pair Sanderling 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 Sanderling Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sanderling 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 S220-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sanderling
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sanderling is Renwick Beige (SW 2805) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renwick Beige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sanderling
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sanderling is Cappuccino (2096-50) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cappuccino swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sanderling
At Valspar, the closest color to Sanderling is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sanderling
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sanderling. The nearest is Best Beige (PPG1085-4) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sanderling
At Glidden, the closest color to Sanderling is Persuasion (PPG1077-3) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sanderling
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sanderling. The nearest is Breakwater (416-3DB) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Breakwater swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sanderling
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sanderling is Common Thread (HGSW 3116) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Common Thread swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sanderling
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sanderling is Sandal (DEC715) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sanderling
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sanderling is Rosy Pink (JG-154) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sanderling
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Templeton Pink (NO. 303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sanderling without repainting risk. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sanderling
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sanderling is Oak Plank (0148) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Plank swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sanderling
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sanderling is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sanderling
At Rodda, the closest color to Sanderling is Cashmere (CA056) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cashmere swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sanderling
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sanderling. The nearest is Kalahari (C2-828) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sanderling
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sanderling is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →