Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Sandy Cove |
| SKU | 00YY 30/200 |
| Hex | #AF9175 |
| RGB | 175, 145, 117 |
| HSL | 29°, 27%, 57% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Sandy Cove
Sandy Cove sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Sandy Cove 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
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Sandy Cove within Glidden'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 #AF9175 in HSL space. Pair Sandy Cove 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.
Glidden Sandy Cove Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sandy Cove 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 Glidden 00YY 30/200 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandy Cove
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sandy Cove is Craftsman Brown (SW 2835). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Craftsman Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Craftsman Brown swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sandy Cove
Behr's nearest match is Keystone (QE-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Cove without repainting risk. See the full Keystone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sandy Cove
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sandy Cove is Serengeti Sand (2164-40) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serengeti Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sandy Cove
Valspar's nearest match is Changing Seasons (3001-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.1 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Cove without repainting risk. See the full Changing Seasons swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandy Cove
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sandy Cove is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandy Cove
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sandy Cove is Oakbluff (413-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandy Cove
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sandy Cove. The nearest is Burlap (HGSW 3193) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sandy Cove
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Saddle Up (DET690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Cove without repainting risk. See the full Saddle Up swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sandy Cove
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sandy Cove. The nearest is Sand (NO. 45) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandy Cove
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Cove without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sandy Cove
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sandy Cove is Camel Train (0163) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camel Train swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sandy Cove
At Rodda, the closest color to Sandy Cove is Rye (CA101) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sandy Cove
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sandy Cove. The nearest is Cafe Latte (C2-841) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sandy Cove
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sandy Cove is Camel Train (0163) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camel Train swatch →