Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Sandstone |
| SKU | C2-891 |
| Hex | #A59B80 |
| RGB | 165, 155, 128 |
| HSL | 44°, 17%, 57% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Sandstone
Sandstone 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.
Sandstone 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Sandstone within C2 Paint'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 #A59B80 in HSL space. Pair Sandstone 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.
C2 Paint Sandstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sandstone 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 C2 Paint C2-891 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandstone
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sandstone is Herbal Wash (SW 7739). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Herbal Wash and you'll get the same color. See the full Herbal Wash swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sandstone
Kompozit's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandstone without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandstone
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Abbey Stone (0365), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandstone without repainting risk. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sandstone
Valspar's nearest match is Blade of Grass (8004-23D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandstone without repainting risk. See the full Blade of Grass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sandstone
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sandstone is Old Salem Gray (HC-94) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Salem Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sandstone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sandstone is Green Stone (NO. 12) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sandstone
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sandstone is Open Sesame (DEBN54) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Open Sesame swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sandstone
At Behr, the closest color to Sandstone is Exploring Khaki (PPU8-06) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exploring Khaki swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sandstone
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sandstone is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandstone
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sandstone. The nearest is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sandstone
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sandstone — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.55). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-891 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandstone
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Sandstone — the nearest deck color, Wild Desert (416-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.16). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-891 instead. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sandstone
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sandstone — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 8.17). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-891 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →