Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sierra Sand |
| SKU | UL170-20 |
| Hex | #AEA18F |
| RGB | 174, 161, 143 |
| HSL | 35°, 16%, 62% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Sierra Sand
Sierra Sand sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Sierra 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
18 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sierra 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 #AEA18F in HSL space. Pair Sierra 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 Sierra Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sierra 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 UL170-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sierra Sand
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sierra Sand is Taupe Tone (SW 7633). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Taupe Tone and you'll get the same color. See the full Taupe Tone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sierra Sand
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Indian River (985), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sierra Sand without repainting risk. See the full Indian River swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sierra Sand
At Valspar, the closest color to Sierra Sand is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sierra Sand
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sierra Sand is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sierra Sand
Glidden's nearest match is Heron Grey (20YY 37/094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sierra Sand without repainting risk. See the full Heron Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sierra Sand
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Worn Greige (441-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sierra Sand without repainting risk. See the full Worn Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sierra Sand
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gristmill Greige (HGSW 2485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sierra Sand without repainting risk. See the full Gristmill Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sierra Sand
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sierra Sand is Macramé Knot (DEBN63) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macramé Knot swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sierra Sand
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sierra Sand is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sierra Sand
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is London Stone (NO. 6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sierra Sand without repainting risk. See the full London Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sierra Sand
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Young Colt (0198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sierra Sand without repainting risk. See the full Young Colt swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sierra Sand
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Sierra Sand is Deep Marsh (0233). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Deep Marsh and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sierra Sand
The closest Rodda equivalent of Sierra Sand is Essential Beige (CA081). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Rodda is your counter, order Essential Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Essential Beige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sierra Sand
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sierra Sand is Fossil (C2-926) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sierra Sand
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Sierra Sand is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sierra Sand
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sierra Sand. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sierra Sand
At Backdrop, the closest color to Sierra Sand is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sierra Sand
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Sierra Sand is Deep Marsh (0233). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Kompozit is your counter, order Deep Marsh and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →