Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Sandalwood |
| SKU | 273 |
| Hex | #B19B67 |
| RGB | 177, 155, 103 |
| HSL | 42°, 32%, 55% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Sandalwood
Sandalwood sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Sandalwood is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Sandalwood 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 #B19B67 in HSL space. Pair Sandalwood 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 Sandalwood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sandalwood 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 273 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandalwood
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Edgy Gold (SW 6409), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandalwood without repainting risk. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sandalwood
At Behr, the closest color to Sandalwood is Antique Treasure (N280-5) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antique Treasure swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sandalwood
At Valspar, the closest color to Sandalwood is Swampwater (3008-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34.8 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swampwater swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandalwood
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandalwood without repainting risk. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sandalwood
Glidden's nearest match is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandalwood without repainting risk. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandalwood
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sweet Lemon Basil (321-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandalwood without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Lemon Basil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandalwood
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandalwood without repainting risk. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sandalwood
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sandalwood is Veranda Gold (DE6187). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Veranda Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Veranda Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sandalwood
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sandalwood is Duster (NO. 319) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandalwood
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Life Exotic (0311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandalwood without repainting risk. See the full Life Exotic swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sandalwood
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sandalwood is Shiny Gold (0388) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sandalwood
C2 Paint's nearest match is Cheetah (C2-874), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandalwood without repainting risk. See the full Cheetah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sandalwood
Clare has no exact twin of Sandalwood. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sandalwood
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sandalwood is Shiny Gold (0388) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →