Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Dellwood Sand |
| SKU | 1019 |
| Hex | #B49F8B |
| RGB | 180, 159, 139 |
| HSL | 29°, 21%, 63% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Dellwood Sand
Dellwood 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.
Dellwood 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
17 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
Behr
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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Dellwood Sand within Benjamin Moore'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 #B49F8B in HSL space. Pair Dellwood 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.
Benjamin Moore Dellwood Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dellwood 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 Benjamin Moore 1019 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dellwood Sand is Trusty Tan (SW 6087) — very close at ΔE 2.06, 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 Trusty Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
The closest Behr equivalent of Dellwood Sand is Midtown (MQ2-47). At ΔE 0.85 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 Behr is your counter, order Midtown and you'll get the same color. See the full Midtown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
The closest Valspar equivalent of Dellwood Sand is Faint Maple (2008-9C). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 36). If Valspar is your counter, order Faint Maple and you'll get the same color. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dellwood Sand is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.15, 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 Dellwood Sand
Glidden's nearest match is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dellwood Sand without repainting risk. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dellwood Sand is Worn Greige (441-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.6, 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 Worn Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dellwood Sand is Serene Tan (HGSW 3075) — very close at ΔE 2.06, 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 Serene Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Baked Potato (DEC717), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dellwood Sand without repainting risk. See the full Baked Potato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is London Stone (NO. 6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dellwood Sand without repainting risk. See the full London Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dellwood Sand without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Dellwood Sand. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
At Rodda, the closest color to Dellwood Sand is Flagstone (CA087) — very close at ΔE 2.64, 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 Flagstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dellwood Sand is Thatch (C2-827) — very close at ΔE 2.72, 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 Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dellwood Sand is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.05, 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dellwood Sand
Kompozit has no exact twin of Dellwood Sand. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →