Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Silent Sands |
| SKU | T17-11 |
| Hex | #A99582 |
| RGB | 169, 149, 130 |
| HSL | 29°, 18%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Silent Sands
Silent Sands sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Silent 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 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Silent 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 #A99582 in HSL space. Pair Silent 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 Silent Sands Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Silent 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 T17-11 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silent Sands
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Silent Sands is Sanderling (SW 7513). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sanderling and you'll get the same color. See the full Sanderling swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silent Sands
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Silent Sands is Beige Gray (ES-51) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Silent Sands
At Valspar, the closest color to Silent Sands is Free Wheeling (2006-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.4 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Free Wheeling swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Silent Sands
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Silent Sands is Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earl Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Silent Sands
At Glidden, the closest color to Silent Sands is Woodruff Beige (90YR 31/131) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woodruff Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silent Sands
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Silent Sands is Oakbluff (413-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silent Sands
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Silent Sands is Domaine (HGSW 3443). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Domaine and you'll get the same color. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Silent Sands
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Silent Sands is Let's Get Cozy (DEBN01) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Let's Get Cozy swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Silent Sands
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Hopedale Beige (H121), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Silent Sands without repainting risk. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silent Sands
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Silent Sands is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Silent Sands
Rodda's nearest match is Soft Maple Wood (R039), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Silent Sands without repainting risk. See the full Soft Maple Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Silent Sands
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Silent Sands is Scout (C2-826) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scout swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Silent Sands
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Silent Sands. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Silent Sands
Backdrop's nearest match is Anita (BD-AN), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Silent Sands without repainting risk. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Silent Sands
Kompozit's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Silent Sands without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →