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Benjamin Moore Sandlot GrayAF-145 · #A8A294 · LRV 36

Sandlot Gray reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore AF-145 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE SANDLOT GRAY
RGB 168, 162, 148LRV 36

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameSandlot Gray
SKUAF-145
Hex#A8A294
RGB168, 162, 148
HSL42°, 10%, 62%
LRV36
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Benjamin Moore Sandlot Gray

Sandlot Gray 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.

Sandlot Gray 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9597 · #A8A294 · ΔE 0 · LRV 36
SW 7045 · #A8A093 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 36
SW 2821 · #A6A397 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 36
SW 9568 · #A8A298 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 37

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All neutral at Behr →
T12-12 · #A9A093 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 36
MQ2-52 · #ABA192 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 36
PPU24-09 · #A8A095 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 36
N210-4 · #A5A394 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 36

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All neutral at Valspar →
6002-1C · #A9A191 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 35.9
8006-2E · #A8A298 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 37
8004-26D · #A6A290 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 36
6005-1C · #ACA194 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 36.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG14-28 · #AAA593 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 38
PPG1019-4 · #A99F96 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 35
PPG1028-4 · #A2A290 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 36
PPG1018-4 · #A99F97 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 35

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG14-28 · #AAA492 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 37
20YY 37/094 · #AEA293 · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 37
PPG1019-4 · #A99F96 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 35
10YY 35/094 · #AEA092 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
440-4DB · #A8A093 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 36
443-3DB · #ADA295 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 37
442-4DB · #ABA39A · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 37
405-3DB · #ADA193 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 37
HGSW 3485 · #A8A093 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 36
HGSW 7045 · #A8A093 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 36
HGSW 3465 · #ADA295 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 37
HGSW 7031 · #ADA295 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 37

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR33 · #A8A295 · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 36
DEGR31 · #A69F93 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 35
DET512 · #A5A495 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 37
DEGR04 · #A9A29B · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 37

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.77
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-114 · #AAA497 · ΔE 0.77 · LRV 37
JG-128 · #A39B89 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 33
JG-135 · #A19C96 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 34

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.59
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 17 · #AFA592 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 38

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.59
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0205 · #AAA193 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 36
0218 · #ABA296 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 37
0198 · #ABA090 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 36
0212 · #ABA092 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 36

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0568 · #A6A096 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 36
0218 · #A89F93 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 36
0574 · #A5A39A · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 38
0233 · #ADA18E · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 37

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All neutral at Rodda →
CA142 · #A99F8F · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 35
CA041 · #AEA395 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 37
CA081 · #AEA08D · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 36
R068 · #9FA398 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 36

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-956 · #A5A08F · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 35
C2-908 · #A6A290 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 36
C2-926 · #ABA28E · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 36
C2-925 · #A5A38F · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 36

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.37
All neutral at Portola Paints →
LA CATEDRAL · #A79D8D · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 34

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.47
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
FRENCH LINEN · #A79D84 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 34

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.88
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All neutral at Kompozit →
0568 · #A6A096 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 35
0218 · #A89F93 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 35
0574 · #A5A39A · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 37
0233 · #ADA18E · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 36

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Sandlot Gray within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

HC-105 · LRV 37
CSP-140 · LRV 37
985 · LRV 37
CC-500 · LRV 37
1552 · LRV 35
CSP-200 · LRV 38

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A8A294 in HSL space. Pair Sandlot Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A8A294 + #949AA8
TRIADIC
#A8A294 · #94A8A2 · #A294A8
ANALOGOUS
#A89894 · #A8A294 · #A4A894

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.54:1fail
Sample text on black
8.26:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Sandlot Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Sandlot Gray 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 AF-145 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sandlot Gray is Western Reserve (SW 9597). At ΔE 0 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 Western Reserve and you'll get the same color. See the full Western Reserve swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

At Behr, the closest color to Sandlot Gray is Espresso Martini (N210-4) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Espresso Martini swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

Valspar's nearest match is Gray Silt (6002-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.9 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandlot Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray Silt swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sandlot Gray is Aldabra (PPG14-28) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aldabra swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

Glidden's nearest match is Aldabra (PPG14-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sandlot Gray without repainting risk. See the full Aldabra swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Poised Neutral (440-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandlot Gray without repainting risk. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandlot Gray without repainting risk. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sandlot Gray is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33). At ΔE 0.45 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 Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sycamore Bark and you'll get the same color. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Sandlot Gray is Quaint Cottage (JG-114). At ΔE 0.77 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 Magnolia Home is your counter, order Quaint Cottage and you'll get the same color. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sandlot Gray is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wood Shadow (0205), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandlot Gray without repainting risk. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cloudy Today (0568), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandlot Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

At Rodda, the closest color to Sandlot Gray is Bay Leaf (CA142) — very close at ΔE 2.08, 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 Bay Leaf swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sandlot Gray is Quahog (C2-908) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quahog swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Sandlot Gray is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sandlot Gray

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sandlot Gray. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.47 — 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 Sandlot Gray

At Backdrop, the closest color to Sandlot Gray is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.88, 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 Sandlot Gray

Kompozit's nearest match is Cloudy Today (0568), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandlot Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →

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