Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Sahara Sands |
| SKU | 315-4DB |
| Hex | #C59D6F |
| RGB | 197, 157, 111 |
| HSL | 32°, 43%, 60% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Sahara Sands
Sahara Sands sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Sahara Sands is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Sahara Sands within Dutch Boy'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 #C59D6F in HSL space. Pair Sahara 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.
Dutch Boy Sahara Sands Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sahara 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 Dutch Boy 315-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sahara Sands
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Sahara Sands is Back to Basics (0255). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Back to Basics and you'll get the same color. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sahara Sands
Kompozit's nearest match is Back to Basics (0255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Sands without repainting risk. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sahara Sands
Valspar's nearest match is Western Wear (M139), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.7 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Sands without repainting risk. See the full Western Wear swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sahara Sands
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Barley Harvest (1070), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Sands without repainting risk. See the full Barley Harvest swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sahara Sands
Behr's nearest match is Gingersnap (S270-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Sands without repainting risk. See the full Gingersnap swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sahara Sands
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Bleached Maple (PPG1089-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Sands without repainting risk. See the full Bleached Maple swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sahara Sands
C2 Paint's nearest match is Oz (C2-619), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sahara Sands without repainting risk. See the full Oz swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sahara Sands
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sahara Sands is Tan Plan (DE6137) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Plan swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sahara Sands
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sahara Sands is Empire Gold (SW 12) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Empire Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sahara Sands
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sahara Sands is Cane (NO. 53) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cane swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sahara Sands
At Clare, the closest color to Sahara Sands is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sahara Sands
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sahara Sands — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 10.71). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 315-4DB instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sahara Sands
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sahara Sands — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 11.5). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 315-4DB instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →